Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 435A: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Hackett saw that one coming.
McLaughlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hackett finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaughlin's head.
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Hackett shakes it off.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett thows a body kick. McLaughlin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett lands with a straight right. McLaughlin didn't see that one coming.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Hackett.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well. #T1#
Hackett looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Hackett slips under a jab.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Hackett slips a straight right by McLaughlin.#CL#
McLaughlin has Hackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackett scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Hackett jumps guard and drags McLaughlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but McLaughlin pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett looking to control. #SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackett trying to keep a closed guard but McLaughlin is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB2#
Hackett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McLaughlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hackett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLaughlin defends it easily.
Hackett is trying to keep McLaughlin in close. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for subs off his back but McLaughlin has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
McLaughlin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hackett misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Hackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Hackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackett.
Hackett misses with a low kick. #T1#
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hackett misses the jab.
McLaughlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Hackett thuds his right hand into McLaughlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and McLaughlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from McLaughlin misses. #T2#
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!
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hackett.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin tried to counter with a leg kick but Hackett avoided it.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin takes one on the button.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.#T3#
Hackett catches McLaughlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Nice shot lands for McLaughlin.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackett throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett motions for McLaughlin to come forward. Hackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett throws a leg kick
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Hackett.
A punch combination from Hackett misses.
A jab from Hackett misses.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
McLaughlin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
A jab from Hackett does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hackett checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
McLaughlin with a jab.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Hackett finds it's target.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hackett connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett 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.#R3#
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin misses with a hook #CL2#
and Hackett moves into the clinch.
Hackett tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett lands a body shot.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hackett lands a knee to the body.
Hackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett presses McLaughlin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Hackett is working McLaughlin over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hackett lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Hackett decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Hackett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McLaughlin escapes and throws Hackett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hackett tries to bench press McLaughlin off him but McLaughlin keeps the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hackett manages to work his way to half guard, despite McLaughlin's best efforts.#T2##SUB2#
Hackett actively working from the bottom here.
Hackett wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping busy.
Hackett tries to get to full guard but McLaughlin has control of the leg.
Hackett trying to control here. #T3#
Hackett has his hands clasped together around McLaughlin's back. He's all about the action.
Hackett is looking for a sweep. McLaughlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hackett slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.#CL#
McLaughlin forces Hackett back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hackett.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Hackett.
James Hackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Hackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hackett lands with a light punch inside.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but McLaughlin avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
McLaughlin defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of McLaughlin's side.
Hackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McLaughlin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and Hackett moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Hackett. #CL#
McLaughlin has closed the distance and engaged Hackett in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Hackett back against the cage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head.
McLaughlin digs a right hand into Hackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hackett's gas tank.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Hackett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McLaughlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McLaughlin continues to stall.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLaughlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hackett trying to keep a closed guard but McLaughlin is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Hackett working for a triangle but McLaughlin defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
McLaughlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hackett looking for subs off his back but McLaughlin has passed one foot through into half guard.
McLaughlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McLaughlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Hackett avoids it.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
Hackett connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Hackett.
Hackett with a jab.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
McLaughlin tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands a slapping body shot.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin catches Hackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
Hackett takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a right hand to the body.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin delivers a nice body kick.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Hackett.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett throws out a leg kick but McLaughlin moves out of range and Hackett only half commits.
Hackett misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Hackett rushes McLaughlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Hackett jumps guard and drags McLaughlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McLaughlin passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hackett is staying active underneath McLaughlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James Hackett has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLaughlin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin is thwarting Hackett's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a good cross that connects.
Hackett scores with a jab to the head.
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
James Hackett is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath James Hackett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 833 Crosby vs. Mfer
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
McLaughlin circles away from the clinch attempt
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Ho Joy lands.
Ho Joy throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Ho Joy misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - McLaughlin coming out on top.
Ho Joy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ho Joy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McLaughlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho Joy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Ho Joy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Joy is just out of range.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Ho Joy misses.
McLaughlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Joy.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho Joy. Ho Joy obviously looking to wear him down.
Ho Joy with a jab.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range.
Ho Joy misses with a wild combination.
Ho Joy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Ho Joy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho Joy throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ho Joy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ho Joy throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
Ho Joy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho Joy checks a leg kick nicely.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Ho Joy avoids it easily.
As McLaughlin backs away, Ho Joy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ho Joy misses with a low kick. #T2#
McLaughlin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good work by Ho Joy as he checks the leg kick.
Ho Joy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Ho Joy scores with a four punch combination!
Ho Joy looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.#CL#
Ho Joy rushes McLaughlin and presses him up against the cage.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Joy lands a body shot.
Ho Joy lands a hook that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Ho Joy displaying some good clinch control by pressing McLaughlin up against the cage.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
McLaughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho Joy scores with a nice head shot.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Ho Joy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Joy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho Joy misses with a leg kick
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Ho Joy slips under a jab.
It looked like Ho Joy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho Joy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLaughlin is able to avoid easily.
McLaughlin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho Joy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLaughlin scrambles back to his feet.
Ho Joy tries to clinch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Joy.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses.
Ho Joy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
Ho Joy throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Ho Joy misses with a low kick.
Ho Joy misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho Joy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ho Joy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ho Joy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ho Joy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Ho Joy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Ho Joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLaughlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McLaughlin wants to clinch but Ho Joy slips to the side
and Ho Joy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho Joy misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Joy is just out of range.
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ho Joy at a distance.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ho Joy misses with a lunging right hand
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
Do Ho Joy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Joy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as McLaughlin blocks the low kick.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Joy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Joy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLaughlin on the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Do Ho Joy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McLaughlin swings for the body but Ho Joy moves out of range.
A head kick by Ho Joy misses
and McLaughlin counters with a slapping leg kick.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Joy's shoulder, as Ho Joy tries to avoid the shot.
Ho Joy avoids a kick to the body.
Ho Joy misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Ho Joy misses its intended target.
Ho Joy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Ho Joy.
McLaughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Ho Joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Joy throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
Ho Joy connects with a looping right hand.
Ho Joy throws a series of punches but McLaughlin avoids them all with ease.
Ho Joy walks into a straight right hand from McLaughlin.#T1#
Ho Joy takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Ho Joy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ho Joy under the eye.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ho Joy feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Ho Joy looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
A jab from Ho Joy misses.
Ho Joy swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Ho Joy's body.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
A jab from Ho Joy does it's job there.
Ho Joy throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ho Joy throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Joy.
Ho Joy misses with a combination
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Joy cracks McLaughlin with an open hand slap.
Do Ho Joy is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Ho Joy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Ho Joy avoids it easily.
Ho Joy throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ho Joy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaughlin can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin lands a slapping body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ho Joy scores with a hook.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Ho Joy avoids them all with ease.
Ho Joy throws a big counter combination but McLaughlin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLaughlin misses with the combination.
Ho Joy thumps McLaughlin with a low kick.#T3#
Ho Joy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Ho Joy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho Joy half committed to a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Joy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Joy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ho Joy connects with a solid leg kick.
Ho Joy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Ho Joy throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Ho Joy is predictable there
and McLaughlin counters with a low kick, right behind Ho Joy 's knee.
Ho Joy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.#T4#
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but Ho Joy saw it coming and moves away.
A nice combination there by Ho Joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ho Joy wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by McLaughlin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLaughlin.
McLaughlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Joy's shoulder, as Ho Joy tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
Nice shot by Ho Joy.
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ho Joy misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick from Ho Joy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Ho Joy.
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 Do Ho Joy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ho Joy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McLaughlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Joy.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Joy wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho Joy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho Joy misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for McLaughlin. That snapped Ho Joy's head back.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Ho Joy wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick. #T1#
McLaughlin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ho Joy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho Joy on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Ho Joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Joy. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ho Joy counters with a low kick, right behind McLaughlin 's knee.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Ho Joy throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Ho Joy's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Ho Joy forces McLaughlin back against the cage and clinches.
McLaughlin lands with a light punch inside.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch.
Ho Joy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
Some bone on bone action there as Ho Joy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Nice jab there from Ho Joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin tests Ho Joy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho Joy misses with a hook.
Ho Joy scores with a nice strike.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and Ho Joy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Ho Joy.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Ho Joy avoids it with no problem.
Jab by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho Joy tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
Ho Joy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
Ho Joy misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Ho Joy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLaughlin is able to avoid easily.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Ho Joy avoids it with no problem.
Ho Joy looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
Ho Joy throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Ho Joy avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ho Joy misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho Joy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Ho Joy misses.
Ho Joy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Ho Joy lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLaughlin doesn't seem phased though.
Ho Joy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Joy throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
Ho Joy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLaughlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ho Joy blocks a jab.#T4#
Ho Joy misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy throws the kick towards the body but McLaughlin avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Joy avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
Ho Joy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLaughlin at a distance.
McLaughlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Ho Joy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho Joy misses with a body kick.
Ho Joy throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
Ho Joy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Joy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Do Ho Joy clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ho Joy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
McLaughlin walks into a jab.
McLaughlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho Joy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ho Joy throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho Joy misses the target.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Ho Joy avoids it with no problem.
Ho Joy looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
Ho Joy defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Joy.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ho Joy with a body shot.
McLaughlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Joy.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
Ho Joy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ho Joy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Joy loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.#T1#
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Ho Joy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
A quick step to the side and Ho Joy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Joy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ho Joy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Ho Joy.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho Joy connects with a leg kick.
Ho Joy lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Ho Joy misses.
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Ho Joy sees coming a mile off.
Ho Joy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Joy lands a front kick.
Ho Joy throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - McLaughlin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Ho Joy tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ho Joy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Ho Joy.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Ho Joy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Joy.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Ho Joy should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Ho Joy.
Jab, jab by Ho Joy - just one landing.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Joy throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho Joy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLaughlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Ho Joy scores with a leg kick.
Ho Joy moves forwards but McLaughlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho Joy connects with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy throws a right and a left that McLaughlin avoids nicely.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Ho Joy moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Ho Joy saw that one coming.
Ho Joy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho Joy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Ho Joy missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Joy pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Ho Joy settles back down.
Ho Joy throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
Ho Joy slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Ho Joy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Joy throws a big shot that misses.
Ho Joy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Joy.
Ho Joy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLaughlin.
Ho Joy doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaughlin circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for McLaughlin. That snapped Ho Joy's head back.
McLaughlin lands a jab to Ho Joy's midsection.
Ho Joy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ho Joy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Joy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and Ho Joy moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Do Ho Joy had his way with Mike McLaughlin 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. This is the final round!#R5#
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Ho Joy avoids the punch easily.
Ho Joy misses with a low kick.
Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Ho Joy moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick. #CL#
McLaughlin tries to keep at a distance but Ho Joy has taken the fight into the clinch.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Joy. #BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLaughlin wants to clinch up but Ho Joy keeps it at a distance.
Ho Joy throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ho Joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy scores with a hook.
McLaughlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ho Joy circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho Joy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLaughlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaughlin 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 Ho Joy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ho Joy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Ho Joy feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ho Joy tries to move into range but McLaughlin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho Joy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
It looked like Ho Joy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ho Joy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Ho Joy does it's job there.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Ho Joy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ho Joy down.
Ho Joy throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ho Joy connects with a solid leg kick.
Ho Joy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ho Joy connects with a solid leg kick.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Do Ho Joy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Ho Joy moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Joy tried to score with a low kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Ho Joy moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Ho Joy avoids the punch easily.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin walks into a jab.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McLaughlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Ho Joy moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho Joy controls his hands.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Ho Joy avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage. #T3#
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy lands a hook that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Ho Joy prevents McLaughlin from breaking the clinch.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin is looking to land body kicks.
Ho Joy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLaughlin.
Ho Joy lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Ho Joy moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho Joy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
Ho Joy scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Ho Joy connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Ho Joy.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ho Joy's head backwards.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.#CL#
Ho Joy has McLaughlin up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Joy blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Ho Joy avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
Ho Joy blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Do Ho Joy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho Joy 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Do Ho Joy!
Do Ho Joy took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 824 Mumu 3.0 vs. Reinikain
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
McLaughlin catches Caunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Caunt.
Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Caunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Caunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target. #CL#
McLaughlin takes the fight into the clinch.
McLaughlin lands a body punch.
Caunt throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Caunt controls his hands.
Caunt misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Caunt.
Caunt lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Caunt.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Caunt blocks it.
McLaughlin lands a body punch. #T1#
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt stalling in the clinch but McLaughlin improves position.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Caunt controls his hands.
A short right from McLaughlin on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Caunt misses with some punches.
Caunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McLaughlin as Caunt tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLaughlin.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin digs a right hand into Caunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caunt's gas tank.
Caunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin pushes Caunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, McLaughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Caunt.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Caunt.
Caunt lands a hook that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Caunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Caunt scores with a shot to the side of McLaughlin's head.
Caunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caunt.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
Caunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLaughlin avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Caunt blocks a body shot from McLaughlin. #T3##BC2#
Caunt breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Caunt moved out of range.
Caunt misses with a hook.
Caunt throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Caunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch
enabling Caunt to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Caunt. That snapped McLaughlin's head back.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caunt throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin tests Caunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Caunt scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Caunt's shoulder, as Caunt tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin avoids a kick to the body.
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 Mike McLaughlin 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.#R2#
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Caunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin cracks Caunt with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin looks to land a body kick but Caunt moved away.
Caunt defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLaughlin momentarily.
Caunt defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
Caunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Caunt looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.#CL#
McLaughlin instigates a clinch.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
Caunt tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
McLaughlin misses with some punches. #T2#
Caunt looking to stall.
Caunt lands with a light punch inside.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
Caunt tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caunt blocks an uppercut.
Mike McLaughlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Caunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLaughlins head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from McLaughlin.
Caunt prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McLaughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Caunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Caunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
Caunt scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McLaughlin throws an off balance right hand
and Caunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Caunt checks the leg kick.
Caunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Caunt lands a two punch combo.
McLaughlin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Caunt.
Good work by Caunt as he checks the leg kick.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Caunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and Caunt counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Caunt counters with a body kick that stops McLaughlin in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Caunt defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin backing away here, and Caunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin backing away here, and Caunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - McLaughlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt feints a counter leg kick.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Caunt.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Caunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McLaughlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Caunt counters with a body kick that stops McLaughlin in his tracks momentarily.
Caunt thumps McLaughlin with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Caunt slips under a jab.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
A nice side step and Caunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the body
and Caunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.#T1#
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Caunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Caunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Caunt blocks a jab.
Caunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
Caunt misses with a leg kick.
Caunt throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Caunt counters with a left and a right that stings McLaughlin. #CL#
McLaughlin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dick Caunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Caunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Caunt blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoiding damage as Caunt throws knees to the body.
McLaughlin has Caunt pressed against the cage, preventing Caunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caunt misses with a body punch.
Caunt has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Caunt.
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McLaughlin as Caunt tries to tie him up.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
A short left from Caunt.
Caunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards. #BC2#
Caunt breaks the clinch.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caunt looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Caunt manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin wants to clinch.
Caunt scores with a hook.
Caunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLaughlin to score with a decent uppercut.
Caunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caunt throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.#T4#
Caunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
Caunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Caunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
Caunt looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Caunt.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McLaughlin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike McLaughlin!
A victorious Mike McLaughlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 817 Mumu 3.0 vs. Simon
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
McLaughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLaughlin counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
A nice side step and McLaughlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. #T1#
McLaughlin lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLaughlin.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping McLaughlin under the eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit 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.#CL2#
McLaughlin instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin. #T3#
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit is working McLaughlin over against the cage.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on McLaughlin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath McLaughlin's ribcage. McLaughlin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
McLaughlin tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but McLaughlin checks it.
McLaughlin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McLaughlin.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit is leaning against McLaughlin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. #T2#
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLaughlin lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from McLaughlin.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaughlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of McLaughlin's head.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
McLaughlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
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!
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin lands with a light punch inside.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
Sitsongrit pushes McLaughlin up against the cage in a clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
McLaughlin tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit is leaning against McLaughlin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents McLaughlin from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Sitsongrit swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
McLaughlin digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. McLaughlin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin checks a leg kick nicely.
McLaughlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sitsongrit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jab, jab by McLaughlin - just one landing.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaughlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. McLaughlin didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLaughlin. That did some damage!
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLaughlin scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to McLaughlin's body.
McLaughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but McLaughlin is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but McLaughlin seems unphased.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
McLaughlin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit sizes up McLaughlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLaughlin at a distance.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaughlin can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
McLaughlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLaughlin at a distance.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLaughlin.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but McLaughlin checks it.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLaughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McLaughlin misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks McLaughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
McLaughlin lands a jab.
McLaughlin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but McLaughlin moved away.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit had his way with Mike McLaughlin in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped McLaughlin in his tracks.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a lazy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.#T1#
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit closes the distance but McLaughlin moves to the side
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McLaughlin throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
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!
McLaughlin misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaughlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. McLaughlin didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLaughlin on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McLaughlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaughlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
McLaughlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as McLaughlin controls the action.
McLaughlin is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.#T4#
McLaughlin pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
Sitsongrit cracks McLaughlin with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
McLaughlin is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yodsawan Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit 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.

Event: SYN 808 Whymer vs. Number II
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
McLaughlin lands with a good body shot.
McLaughlin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Experiment Il is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Experiment Il wants to clinch but McLaughlin slips to the side
and McLaughlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Experiment Il thinking.
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Experiment Il lands a big head kick that sends McLaughlin tumbling to the mat! Experiment Il takes a step backwards and waves McLaughlin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McLaughlin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mike McLaughlin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin seems to have recovered his senses.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Experiment Il has time to react.
Experiment Il missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Experiment Il fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Experiment Il misses
and Experiment Il takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment Il connects with a high kick.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Experiment Il's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment Il down.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand. #CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Experiment Il.
McLaughlin avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to McLaughlin's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but McLaughlin blocks with his arms. #T2#
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but McLaughlin is blocking nicely.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards. #BC2#
McLaughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Experiment Il throws a poor cross that misses
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment Il lunges at McLaughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLaughlin's hand.
A swing and a miss from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il wants to clinch
and McLaughlin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
Experiment Il misses with a hook
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin walks into a jab.#CL#
Experiment Il moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
McLaughlin lands a left hand.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
Experiment Il working aggressively here.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment Il.
A right handed body shot lands from Experiment Il.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards. #T4#
A short left from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Experiment Il tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLaughlin managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin lands a left hand.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McLaughlin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McLaughlin throws a front kick that sends Experiment Il stumbling back into the cage.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
McLaughlin wants to break free but Experiment Il has control.
A body shot lands from McLaughlin.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLaughlin avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnish Experiment Il has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
McLaughlin is leaning against Experiment Il and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Experiment Il scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin gets through Experiment Il's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLaughlin lands with a left to the head.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but McLaughlin avoids the damage to the body.
McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Experiment Il fails to land.
McLaughlin avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLaughlin.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
Experiment Il taking a breather.
McLaughlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Experiment Il's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment Il is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Experiment Il ducks right into an uppercut from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
Experiment Il takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Experiment Il ducks right into an uppercut from McLaughlin.
Jab, jab by McLaughlin - just one landing. #T3#
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Experiment Il darts in trying to clinch
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Experiment Il's belly button to the back.
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment Il.
An inside leg kick from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
McLaughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Experiment Il misses
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Experiment Il misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Experiment Il.#T4#
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!
McLaughlin cracks Experiment Il with an open hand slap.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaughlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Experiment Il moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Experiment Il doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaughlin circles away.
Experiment Il backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
Experiment Il misses with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment Il misses with a left hand
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from McLaughlin lands but Experiment Il takes it in his stride.
Experiment Il wants to clinch up but McLaughlin keeps it at a distance.
Experiment Il gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLaughlin.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Experiment Il crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Experiment Il gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Experiment Il manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McLaughlin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
McLaughlin gets tackled into the cage by Experiment Il. Experiment Il maintains the clinch.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
McLaughlin digs a right hand underneath Experiment Il's ribcage. Experiment Il let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
McLaughlin takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin lands a right hand.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Experiment Il softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLaughlin avoids it.#T1#
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Experiment Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
McLaughlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaughlin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Experiment Il works McLaughlin's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Experiment Il misses
and McLaughlin counters with an outside leg kick.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment Il lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2##CL#
Experiment Il has McLaughlin up against the cage in a clinch.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment Il misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Experiment Il misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaughlin. #T3#
Experiment Il scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Experiment Il.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin pushes Experiment Il back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McLaughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin working aggressively here. #BC2#
McLaughlin manages to break the clinch.
McLaughlin scores with a nice strike.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Experiment Il throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.#CL#
Experiment Il fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McLaughlin, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
McLaughlin presses Experiment Il against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment Ils head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment Ils head.
Experiment Il throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but McLaughlin blocks with his arms.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the head.
McLaughlin gets through Experiment Il's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLaughlin is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Finnish Experiment Il stepped up to the mic, saying 'Prkl, stna, vttu..'.

Event: SYN 800 Monkey vs. Divisek
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Ekaku keeps McLaughlin at a distance using the push kick.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.#CL#
McLaughlin forces Ekaku back against the cage and clinches.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku misses with some punches. #BC#
McLaughlin breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku walks into a straight right hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Ekaku.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekaku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku tries to clinch but McLaughlin is having none of it.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
McLaughlin jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Ekaku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
McLaughlin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McLaughlin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
McLaughlin tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku closes the distance and clinches up with McLaughlin, looking for a takedown. Ekaku pushes McLaughlin against the cage but McLaughlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ekaku lands a high kick!
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekaku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McLaughlin blocks it well.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the nose.
Ekaku feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ekaku.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku cracks McLaughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a head kick.
McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLaughlin. That did some damage!
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku's hands.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
Mike McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Ekaku closes the distance and pushes McLaughlin back into the cage.
McLaughlin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku digs a right hand into McLaughlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLaughlin's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with some punches. #T4#
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!
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Ekaku lands a left hand.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as McLaughlin controls the action.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Ekaku.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ekaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku pushes McLaughlin away with a front kick.#CL#
McLaughlin moves into the clinch successfully.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
McLaughlin has had enough of the clinch but Ekaku keeps him there for the moment.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with some punches. #T1#
Ekaku working aggressively here.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McLaughlin breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin slaps away a takedown attempt from Ekaku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ekaku misses with a body shot
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku shoots in for a takedown but McLaughlin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ekaku gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily. #T2#
McLaughlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as McLaughlin blocks the low kick.
Ekaku misses with a few strikes there.
McLaughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
As Ekaku backs away, McLaughlin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
An inside leg kick from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLaughlin as he jumps to the side.
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Ekaku.
Ekaku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLaughlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekaku's head.
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Ekaku gets tackled into the cage by McLaughlin. McLaughlin maintains the clinch.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
McLaughlin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaughlin is trying to force a seperation but Ekaku has the dominant position.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McLaughlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekaku. That one must have hurt.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McLaughlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - McLaughlin coming out on top.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick
and McLaughlin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ekaku throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ekaku looks to clinch
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekaku punishes McLaughlin's body with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ekaku works McLaughlin's body with a nice hook.
Ekaku throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin motions for Ekaku to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
McLaughlin moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Ekaku misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
A nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin scores with a decent looking hook.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a push kick.
Ekaku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ekaku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Ekaku catches McLaughlin right on the button with a cross.
Ekaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that Ekaku ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekaku also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLaughlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
McLaughlin blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and Ekaku counters with a slapping leg kick.
McLaughlin punishes Ekaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ekaku throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Ekaku avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
McLaughlin cracks Ekaku with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLaughlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn MacArthur vs Syndal
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Can moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Can moves away.
Can cracks McLaughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Can throws a body kick that misses.
Can looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Can moves out of range of the body kick.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the body
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Can throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Can thows a left - swing and a miss!
Can is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin scores with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Can avoids it with no problem.
Can takes one on the button.
McLaughlin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Can moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Can misses with a hook to the body
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin 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.
Can sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Can takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McLaughlin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Can sees coming a mile off.
Can misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well.
A low kick from McLaughlin misses
and Can counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick from Can.
Can connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Can circles away from the clinch attempt
and Can counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can lands the left hand.#T2#
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a jab. Can acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
Can throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Can.
Can was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin with a nice calf kick.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Can has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Can throws a body shot but no joy.
Can scores with a spinning back kick!
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin is looking to slow Can down with leg kicks.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Can. McLaughlin shrugs it off though.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Can manages to avoid it.
Can misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLaughlin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Can misses with a low kick.
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
Can feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Can misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Can. #T4#
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Can fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Can is looking to wear down McLaughlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and pushes Can back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Can.
A short right from McLaughlin.
Can lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Can misses with an uppercut
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
McLaughlin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Can had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can misses with a combination
and McLaughlin counters with a solid body kick.
Can misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Can lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Can.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Can jabs McLaughlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Can looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
A big left from Can misses.
Can takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Can moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Can tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can misses with a kick to the body.
Can takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin thows a leg kick but Can checks it
and Can makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Can misses its target.#T1#
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but Can avoids it.
A jab from Can finds it's way through McLaughlin's defenses.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin counters with a body kick.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Can misses the target.
Can throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Can 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.
Can throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Can fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
Can takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Can fails to land with a series of punches.
McLaughlin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can takes one to the side of the head.
Can scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Can went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin throws a lazy body kick
and Can counters with a nice body shot.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Can.
Can pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Can throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLaughlin feints a counter leg kick.
Can on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Can moves out of range.
Can was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for McLaughlin.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.
McLaughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Can looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Can is just out of range.
Can tries to land a front kick but McLaughlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLaughlin.
Can moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Can.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
And Can counters with a quick kick to the body but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Can saw that one coming.#T4#
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Can sees it coming and moves out of range.
Can throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Can's body.#CL2#
McLaughlin clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Can breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Can digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Can counter with a right hand.
Can lands with a right hand.
Can takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLaughlin catches Can with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Can lands a jab to McLaughlin's midsection.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Can manages to avoid it.
Can takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 Ameri Can will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Can ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Can moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Can misses the target.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Can strikes.
Can lands a nice looking body shot.
Can lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by McLaughlin.
Can swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
Can misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can lands a nice shot to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Can is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLaughlin stuns Can with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Can misses.
Can uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.#T1#
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Can lands a jab.
McLaughlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Can throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLaughlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin lands with a hook. Can tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Can looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Can uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLaughlin has time to react.
Can misses with a wild body shot.
Can takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses. #T2#
McLaughlin lands a jab to Can's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin looks to land a body kick but Can moved away.
Can takes one on the button.
McLaughlin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As McLaughlin looks to move away, Can throws a big counter combo but McLaughlin just gets out of the way.
Can scores with a hook to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Can throws a head kick that misses.
Can cracks a nice hook into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Can.
Can lands with a slapping head kick.
Can blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Can has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McLaughlin.#T3#
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Can avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLaughlin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Can crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Can gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Can manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Can getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Can moves out of range of the body kick.
McLaughlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Can scores with a hook to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Can takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Can scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Can lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.#T4#
Can misses the shot to the body.
Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
That kick from Can tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLaughlin jabs Can right on the nose. Can blinks but takes it well.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from McLaughlin is predictable there
and Can counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Can will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McLaughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaughlin throws out a leg kick but Can moves out of range and McLaughlin only half commits.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Can counters with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin tests Can's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McLaughlin.
Well McLaughlin 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Syn Beliy vs Hero
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov tries to clinch but McLaughlin is having none of it.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
Volkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McLaughlin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volkov.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLaughlin circles away.
McLaughlin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
McLaughlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin has Volkov pulled in close to control his posture.
McLaughlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volkov's guard. #REVR##T1#
McLaughlin postures up.
Volkov wants to sweep here but McLaughlin controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Volkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLaughlin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volkov's guard.
McLaughlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Volkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McLaughlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkov is trying to control the position but McLaughlin postures up.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing McLaughlin from controlling successfully.
Volkov working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Volkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLaughlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
McLaughlin won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
McLaughlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
McLaughlin stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLaughlin keeps working.
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLaughlin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McLaughlin wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volkov wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping him busy.
Volkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov stalling.
McLaughlin is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Volkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.#TD2#
Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into McLaughlin's guard.
Volkov being controlled here momentarily.
Volkov trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
McLaughlin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
McLaughlin working a defensive guard here. #T1#
McLaughlin keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but McLaughlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McLaughlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Volkov is pulling down on McLaughlin's head to control his posture.
McLaughlin preventing the sweep. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Volkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McLaughlin won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
McLaughlin wants to get up but he can't break Volkov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Volkov is looking for a triangle here but McLaughlin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ivan Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLaughlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working. #T3#
Volkov manages to get back to half guard.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Volkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McLaughlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
Volkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov tries for a takedown but McLaughlin circles away easily
and McLaughlin counters with a right hand to the body.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLaughlin but McLaughlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov tries for a takedown but McLaughlin circles away easily
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov misses with a takedown
and McLaughlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin 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.
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!
Volkov scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that second 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!#R3##TD2#
Volkov scores with a takedown into McLaughlin's guard.
Volkov trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLaughlin pulls Volkov in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Volkov trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkov lunges at McLaughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLaughlin's hand.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov misses with a hook.#TD2#
Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into McLaughlin's guard.
McLaughlin trying to control the position.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. #T2#
McLaughlin is controlling Volkov's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but McLaughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but McLaughlin blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaughlin doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Volkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

McLaughlin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Volkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McLaughlin after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, McLaughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Volkov looking for a takedown.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin lands a body punch.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLaughlin is keeping busy.#BC#
McLaughlin manages to break the clinch.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McLaughlin.
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov with a poor takedown
and McLaughlin counters with an outside leg kick.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLaughlin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TBD Tokyo
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jafar lands with a hook. McLaughlin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
Jafar swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Jafar lands a jab to the nose.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Jafar tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been informed that McLaughlin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Jafar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from McLaughlin.
Jafar tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #T1#
Jafar blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
McLaughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McLaughlin.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath McLaughlin's ribcage. McLaughlin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with some punches.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Jafar blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Jafar misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar working aggressively here.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #T3#
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaughlin.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Jafar tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLaughlin.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Jafar is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch successfully.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath McLaughlin's ribcage. McLaughlin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the head.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the head.
McLaughlin pushes Jafar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not. #BC2#
McLaughlin manages to break the clinch.
Jafar scores with a sloppy right hand. McLaughlin should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Jafar.#T2#
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Jafar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLaughlin on the side of the head.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Jafar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
McLaughlin connects with a jab.
McLaughlin scores with a nice right hand.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Jafar avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Jafar moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Jafar is avoiding it.
Jafar tries to counter by clinching up but McLaughlin breaks away and moves out of range.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jafar tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks from the clinch. #T4#
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jafar misses with a hook to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Jafar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jafar tries to clinch up
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Jafar misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Jafar avoids it with no problem.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
McLaughlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar tries to clinch but McLaughlin moves away
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Jafar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jafar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLaughlin as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLaughlin tries to avoid it but Jafar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLaughlin to the ground. McLaughlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Jafar's belly button to the back.
Jafar throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jafar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jafar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuri Jafar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jafar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jafar misses with a jab to the body
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Jafar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Jafar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McLaughlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jafar misses with the ground and pound.#SU#
Jafar decides to stand back up. Jafar steps back and let's McLaughlin get back to his feet.
Jafar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLaughlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McLaughlin wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - McLaughlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar misses the jab.#T3#
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Jafar shoots and misses
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jafar with a body shot.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and McLaughlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Jafar lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jafar.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jafar fails to land the takedown.#T4##TD#
Jafar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

McLaughlin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jafar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jafar at a distance.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
McLaughlin walks into a straight right hand from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Jafar connects with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McLaughlin.
Well McLaughlin 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'.

Event: Syn 779 Toivonen vs Girard
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azumah.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Azumah misses.
Azumah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Azumah misses with a hook.
McLaughlin throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Azumah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Azumah misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Azumah.
McLaughlin connects with a crisp jab.
Azumah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Azumah thuds a left hand into McLaughlin's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Azumah moves out of range.
McLaughlin stuns Azumah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Azumah moves out of range easily.
Azumah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to work over Azumah's front leg with a kick but Azumah checks it.
We've been told by McLaughlin's head coaches at Fairtex MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McLaughlin lands a jab.
Azumah tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it. #T1#
McLaughlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Azumah counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin throws a push kick but Azumah slaps the foot to one side.
Azumah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Azumah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Azumah counters with a nice body shot.
McLaughlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azumah's head.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azumah scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Azumah throws a leg kick but McLaughlin moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Azumah does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azumah.
Azumah throws a big shot that misses.
Azumah is looking to slow McLaughlin down with leg kicks.
Azumah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azumah throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Azumah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLaughlin to score with a decent uppercut.
McLaughlin cracks Azumah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Azumah's ribs.
McLaughlin defending well as Azumah loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Azumah misses its intended target.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Azumah should have avoided that one.
Azumah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Azumah blocks the leg kick.
Azumah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Azumah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin tried to counter with a leg kick but Azumah avoided it.
Azumah ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin wants to slow Azumah down by chopping away at his legs.
McLaughlin lands a really nice looking cross but Azumah seems unphased. #T3#
Azumah's corner calls for a 1-2. Azumah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azumah manages to avoid it.
Azumah catches McLaughlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Azumah ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Azumah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azumah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azumah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azumah misses with the body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Azumah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azumah motions for McLaughlin to come forward. Azumah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - McLaughlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Azumah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azumah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin. #T4#
Azumah throws a one two combo.
McLaughlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Azumah's head.
A jab from Azumah finds it's way through McLaughlin's defenses.
Azumah checks a leg kick nicely.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azumah's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin pushes Azumah away with a front kick.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Azumah replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McLaughlin blocks it well.
Azumah 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.
Azumah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azumah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azumah misses the shot to the body.
Azumah lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Azumah moves out of range.
Azumah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin tried to counter with a leg kick but Azumah avoided it.
A big left from Azumah misses.
Azumah scores with a leg kick.
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Azumah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azumah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azumah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLaughlin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Azumah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Azumah throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
McLaughlin jabs at Azumah's body.
Azumah moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
Azumah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Azumah misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Azumah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin tries to land a front kick but Azumah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Azumah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McLaughlin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Azumah throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Azumah looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Azumah lands an overhand right.
Azumah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Azumah moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
Azumah throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
Azumah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Azumah moves out of range.
McLaughlin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azumah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azumah loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
Azumah takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Azumah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Azumah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azumah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
McLaughlin moves into range and clinches up with Azumah.#BC2#
Azumah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
McLaughlin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Azumah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azumah scores with a body shot.
McLaughlin scores with a jab. Azumah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azumah throws out the jab.
McLaughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Azumah is out of range.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
Azumah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azumah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azumah tries a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin is wise to it.
Azumah wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Azumah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azumah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azumah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLaughlin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Azumah moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
A countering left hand to the body from Azumah misses.
McLaughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Azumah is avoiding it.
Azumah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Azumah misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Azumah lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
McLaughlin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azumah.
McLaughlin defending well as Azumah loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Azumah.
McLaughlin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azumah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLaughlin's hands.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azumah.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azumah.
McLaughlin fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Azumah's head but Azumah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
McLaughlin with the inside leg kick.
McLaughlin wants to slow Azumah down by chopping away at his legs.
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azumah in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin is looking to land body kicks.
Azumah throws out a counter right but McLaughlin avoids it with no problem.
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Azumah with an uppercut!
A big left from Azumah misses.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Azumah.
McLaughlin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Azumah slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Azumah blocks it.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Azumah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Azumah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and Azumah counters with a nice body shot.
Azumah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azumah throws out the jab.
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 Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Azumah throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
Jerry Azumah seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
McLaughlin forces Azumah back against the cage and clinches.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azumah backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Azumah blocking some punches. #BC2#
Azumah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azumah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
Azumah avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
Azumah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azumah was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Azumah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and Azumah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
McLaughlin lands a head shot.#T1#
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Azumah.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Azumah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azumah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Azumah fails to land with a series of punches.
McLaughlin defending well as Azumah loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Azumah.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Azumah moves out of range.
Azumah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McLaughlin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Azumah throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Azumah's body.
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Azumah sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Azumah is avoiding it.
McLaughlin lands an overhand right.
A big left from McLaughlin misses. #T2#
Azumah connects with a right hand. McLaughlin shakes it off.
Azumah misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azumah moves away.
Azumah is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Azumah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azumah.
McLaughlin misses with a two punch combination.
Azumah feints a counter leg kick.
Azumah throws a leg kick that misses.
Azumah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
Nice body kick from Azumah.
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job there.
Azumah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Azumah defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin with the inside leg kick.
Azumah feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Nice uppercut lands for McLaughlin. That snapped Azumah's head back.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick as Azumah jumps back.#T3#
Azumah scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Azumah counters with a right hand to the body.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azumah is out of range and McLaughlin settles back down.
Jerry Azumah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azumah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azumah misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Azumah to counter with a crisp jab.
Azumah misses with a wild body shot.
Azumah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLaughlin.
Azumah misses with a low kick.
Azumah looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
Azumah lands an overhand right.
McLaughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Azumah misses.
McLaughlin lands a front kick.#T4#
Azumah throws the kick towards the body but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Azumah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Azumah throws a series of punches but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Jab by McLaughlin.
Azumah jabs at McLaughlin's body.
Azumah tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Azumah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of McLaughlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Azumah strikes.
Azumah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Azumah's head but Azumah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azumah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerry Azumah.
I think McLaughlin 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Azumah!

Event: SYN 774 Zulu vs Maluga
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
Salvatore ducks right into an uppercut from McLaughlin.
Salvatore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Salvatore.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Salvatore successfully pulls guard.
McLaughlin stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Salvatore throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McLaughlin escapes and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore is trying to control McLaughlin's posture but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
McLaughlin gets to mount! Salvatore was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McLaughlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McLaughlin content just to control the position here.
Salvatore can't escape the position. #T3#
Salvatore tries to hold on but McLaughlin pushes him away.
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLaughlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McLaughlin avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salvatore is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salvatore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. McLaughlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Salvatore thows a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salvatore moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salvatore tries to counter with a takedown but McLaughlin is quick to defend against it.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
McLaughlin clinches up with Salvatore and pushes him back against the cage.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Salvatore blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McLaughlin to keep the fight standing.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Salvatore pulls McLaughlin into guard.
McLaughlin passes into half guard. #T1#
Well, if McLaughlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Salvatore gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Salvatore looking for subs off his back but McLaughlin has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvatore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McLaughlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McLaughlin's back!
McLaughlin staying busy and making it hard for Salvatore to control.
Enzo Salvatore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLaughlin tries to break free.
McLaughlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Salvatore struggling to land strikes to the head as McLaughlin covers up. #SUB#
Salvatore has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McLaughlin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Salvatore off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
McLaughlin wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Salvatore patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Salvatore avoiding McLaughlin 's attempts to control his hands.
Salvatore wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping busy.#SUB#
McLaughlin has hold of Salvatore's leg, trying to break free but it's let Salvatore lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! McLaughlin is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Salvatore throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Salvatore!
A very excited looking Enzo Salvatore 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.

Event: Syn 768
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Ekaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Good exchange - McLaughlin coming out on top.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by McLaughlin!
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. McLaughlin shrugs it off though.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there. #T1##CL#
McLaughlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Ekaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin cracks Ekaku with a nice body shot.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from McLaughlin as the two fighters clinch.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Ekaku.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin. #T3#
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Ekaku.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku blocking some punches. #T4#
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin misses with the body kick
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLaughlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mike McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaughlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
Ekaku takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Ekaku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin is trying to force a seperation but Ekaku has the dominant position.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Mike McLaughlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLaughlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin. #T2#
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Ekaku misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku. #T3#
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of McLaughlin's head.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku presses McLaughlin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ekaku gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands. #TD2#
Ekaku has McLaughlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ekaku pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McLaughlin tumbling to the mat - Ekaku dives into McLaughlin's guard.
Ekaku passes McLaughlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McLaughlin trying to control here.
Ekaku is pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLaughlin is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ekaku is controlling the pace.
McLaughlin is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku wants to pass to mount but McLaughlin is defending the position.
McLaughlin is not content to let Ekaku control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLaughlin's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.#ROC2#McLaughlin is rocked!
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh McLaughlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for McLaughlin. That snapped Ekaku's head back.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
McLaughlin tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Ekaku counters with a crisp right hand that drops McLaughlin! Ekaku lets McLaughlin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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 chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLaughlin on the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range. #T2#
Ekaku moves forwards but McLaughlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekaku walks into a stiff left hand from McLaughlin.#CL2#
Ekaku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands a right hand.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of McLaughlin's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Ekaku turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ekaku manages to end up in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshi Ekaku.
I think Ekaku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 764
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
McLaughlin drops his hands momentarily and Alcala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alcala blocks a low kick nicely.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
Alcala thuds a left hand into McLaughlin's body.
Alcala scores with a punch to the head.
Lito Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alcala moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alcala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alcala cracks McLaughlin with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Alcala.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala tries to land a leg kick but McLaughlin saw it coming and moves away.
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alcala.
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLaughlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Alcala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLaughlin thumps Alcala with a low kick.
Alcala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
We've been informed that McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin cracks Alcala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcala misses the jab.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alcala throws a leg kick which misses McLaughlin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLaughlin tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alcala avoids it easily.
Alcala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcala throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alcala throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin catches Alcala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Alcala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Alcala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alcala connects with the punch.
Alcala misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Alcala misses
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alcala.
A left lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alcala looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
Alcala throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Alcala avoids it with no problem.
McLaughlin lands a really nice looking cross but Alcala seems unphased.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alcala checks it well.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.#CL2#
McLaughlin moves into range and clinches up with Alcala.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcala's elbow. #BC#
Alcala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Alcala ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
McLaughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Alcala.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alcala is able to avoid easily.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McLaughlin backs up against the cage.
McLaughlin walks into a left hand.
Alcala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alcala moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcala throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcala misses with a double jab.
Alcala throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alcala 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 McLaughlin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLaughlin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLaughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Alcala.
Alcala throws a right hand that McLaughlin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLaughlin also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
Alcala throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
McLaughlin punishes Alcala's body with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Alcala misses the body punch
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Alcala connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Alcala should have avoided that one.
McLaughlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Alcala as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Alcala. #CL2#
McLaughlin clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Alcala dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alcala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
No joy there for Alcala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alcala scores with a jab.
McLaughlin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alcala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLaughlin digs a good body shot into Alcala's ribs.
Alcala takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Lito Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcala lunges at McLaughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLaughlin's hand.
Alcala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcala moves out of range of the body kick.
Alcala moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that misses.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Alcala moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alcala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcala.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Alcala.
McLaughlin lands with a kick to the temple. Alcala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Alcala as he connects with a hook.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Alcala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alcala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from McLaughlin. Those never looked like landing.
Alcala scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Alcala.
A cross from Alcala lands.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alcala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Alcala lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alcala's head backwards.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alcala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLaughlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin throws out a leg kick but Alcala moves out of range and McLaughlin only half commits.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaughlin clobbers Alcala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alcala blocks a jab.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alcala defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alcala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alcala misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcala lets loose with a powerful body kick. McLaughlin will feel that in the morning.#T3#
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alcala throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
Alcala throws a right hand that McLaughlin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLaughlin also avoids with ease.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Alcala.
Alcala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alcala. Alcala obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Alcala scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
Alcala throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Alcala slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
Alcala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alcala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaughlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alcala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alcala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alcala. Alcala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Nice cross by McLaughlin.
Alcala throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Alcala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcala moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala throws a lazy head kick
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Alcala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws a lazy body kick
and Alcala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Lito Alcala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alcala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McLaughlin slips a jab from Alcala.
Alcala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alcala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
Alcala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Alcala swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLaughlin. McLaughlin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alcala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Alcala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
Alcala thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
Alcala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLaughlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alcala scrambles back to his feet.
McLaughlin walks into a jab.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Alcala is out of range.
McLaughlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alcala.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcala misses the target.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
Alcala cracks McLaughlin with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin tries to clinch
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala misses with a head kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Alcala shakes it off.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Alcala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alcala misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lito Alcala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Alcala throws a lazy body kick
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcala swinging wildly here.
McLaughlin is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcala moves out of range of the body kick from McLaughlin.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLaughlin blocks a head kick by Alcala.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Alcala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Alcala avoids it with no problem.
Alcala moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alcala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcala misses the target.
McLaughlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice combination there by Alcala.
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.#T3#
McLaughlin defending well as Alcala loads up on a big left hand.
Alcala misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. Alcala knows he should have avoided that one.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alcala throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alcala throws a sloppy body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin pounces like a tiger and cracks Alcala with a vicious hook! Alcala is down but not out! McLaughlin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike McLaughlin!
In his post fight interview, Mike McLaughlin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn Turner vs Mumu
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madog lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McLaughlin backs up against the cage.
McLaughlin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Madog moves away and avoids it.
Madog looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the head.
McLaughlin works Madog's body with a nice hook.
Madog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McLaughlins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLaughlin misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Madog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McLaughlin lands a jab to Madog's midsection.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a low kick, looking for Madog's leg but Madog calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Madog walks into a stiff left hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Madog.
Madog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Madog to score with a decent uppercut.
McLaughlin scores with a head kick. Madog tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Madog looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Madog misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Madog is out of range.
McLaughlin throws the kick towards the body but Madog avoids it.
Madog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
It seemed like Madog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madog.
McLaughlin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Madog just manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Madog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madog down.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Madog.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Madog moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Madog's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin cracks Madog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Madog delivers a nice body kick.
Madog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Madog.
A quick step to the side and McLaughlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin lands a lovely overhand right.
Madog misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin lands a jab to Madog's midsection.
Madog blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
A little jabbing left from Madog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Madog tries to land a front kick but McLaughlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Madog does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Madog's coach down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Madog's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Madog throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
Madog throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Madog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madog down.
McLaughlin scores with a nice right hand.
McLaughlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madog lands a glancing blow to the side of McLaughlin's head.
Madog throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Madog scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#McLaughlin is rocked!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Madog is just out of range.
Oh McLaughlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madog throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLaughlin seems to have got his legs back now.
Madog blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Madog counters with a crisp right hand that drops McLaughlin! Madog lets McLaughlin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Madog tries to bum rush McLaughlin with a series of wild strikes but McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Madog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin looks to land a body kick but Madog moved away.
Madog throws a counter combo.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Madog's hands.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Madog ducks down to avoid it.
Madog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Madog is just out of range.
Madog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madog misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin punishes Madog's body with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
Madog lands a really nice looking cross but McLaughlin seems unphased.
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Madog is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLaughlin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madog replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McLaughlin blocks it well.
Madog moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
Good work by McLaughlin as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McLaughlin tests Madog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLaughlin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Madog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Madog's jab looks to have found its range, popping McLaughlin under the eye.
McLaughlin connects with a jab.
McLaughlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaughlin half committed to a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Madog is out of range and McLaughlin settles back down.
Madog takes one on the button.
Madog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Madog misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Madog.
Madog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Madog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madog manages to avoid it.
Madog throws out a counter right but McLaughlin avoids it with no problem.
McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Madog moves his leg out of the way.
Madog is trying to counter with his kicks.
Madog ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Madog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLaughlin to score with a decent uppercut.
Madog throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McLaughlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
McLaughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Madog. That did some damage!
Madog lands with a straight right. McLaughlin didn't see that one coming.
McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Madog sizes up McLaughlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madog throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.#T2#
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Madog.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Madog steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
Madog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madog defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Madog uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Madog avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madog! But no joy.
Madog throws a right hand that misses
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
Madog throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Madog drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
McLaughlin avoids a kick to the body.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Madog manages to avoid it.
Madog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLaughlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madog was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
Madog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Madog might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McLaughlin has got the better of the exchanges.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Madog's shoulder, as Madog tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Madog misses its intended target.
McLaughlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Madog swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Madog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Madog moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Madog is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Madog lands with a good body shot.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
Madog takes one on the button.
Madog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madog moves away.
Madog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Madog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madog can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin lands a jab to Madog's midsection.
McLaughlin throws a push kick but Madog slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madog throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Madog off balance momentarily.
McLaughlin is looking to slow Madog down with leg kicks.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Madog blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McLaughlin with a hook.
Madog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madog looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
Madog looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Madog.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madog drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Madog slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Madog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLaughlin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McLaughlin moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin blocks a head kick by Madog.
McLaughlin is looking to counter with a body kick.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madog moves away.
Madog thinks about the counter body kick.
McLaughlin jabs at Madog's body.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madog was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madog missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Madog's ribs.
Madog misses with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McLaughlin there.
Jab, jab by Madog - just one landing.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Madog slips the punch.
Jab from Madog.
Madog misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Madog throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Madog.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
A head kick misses from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a kick to the midsection.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog.
Madog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McLaughlin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, jab by Madog - just one landing.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madog.
Madog blocks a jab.
Madog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Madog swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin stuns Madog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Madog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Madog sizes up McLaughlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madog scores with the left hand. McLaughlin knows he should have avoided that one.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
Iolyn Madog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Madog ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Madog moves out of range easily.
Madog connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLaughlin. McLaughlin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Madog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Madog ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Madog's shoulder, as Madog tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Madog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Madog lands a big head kick that sends McLaughlin tumbling to the mat! Madog takes a step backwards and waves McLaughlin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Madog.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Madog moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Madog. #T4#
McLaughlin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Madog takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madog manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Madog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madog throws the kick towards the body but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin connects with a looping right hand.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Madog is just out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog.
Madog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin blocks a head kick by Madog.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a big counter.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Madog moves out of range.
Madog throws out a counter right but McLaughlin avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike McLaughlin.
Well McLaughlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
In his post fight interview, Mike McLaughlin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn TBD
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLaughlin counters with a low kick, right behind Salvatore 's knee.
McLaughlin catches Salvatore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salvatore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Salvatore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLaughlin was covering up waiting for the punch and Salvatore finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
McLaughlin pushes Salvatore off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Salvatore with an uppercut!
McLaughlin swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salvatore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Salvatore rushes McLaughlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
Salvatore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salvatore.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Salvatore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salvatore struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin works on Salvatore's body with a couple of short punches.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salvatore throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Salvatore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salvatore misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Salvatore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin lands a left hand.
McLaughlin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Salvatore pulls guard effortlessly.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Salvatore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McLaughlin stacks Salvatore on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McLaughlin!
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
McLaughlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Salvatore trying to control but McLaughlin postures up.
Salvatore tries to roll over but McLaughlin keeps him under control.
McLaughlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McLaughlin continues to stall.
Salvatore tries to roll over but McLaughlin keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
McLaughlin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McLaughlin seems content to control.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. McLaughlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Salvatore looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range. #CL2#
Salvatore takes the fight into the clinch.
Salvatore takes a shot to the head.
McLaughlin cracks Salvatore with a nice body shot.
Salvatore misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Salvatore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLaughlin walks away with a smile on his face. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Salvatore.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Salvatore moved out of range.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salvatore.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Salvatore's ribs.#TD2#
Salvatore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McLaughlin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Mike McLaughlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLaughlin is trying to control Salvatore's posture but Salvatore avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaughlin stops Salvatore from passing to mount. #T1#
Salvatore advances to mount.
McLaughlin stops Salvatore from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Salvatore trying to control but McLaughlin is having none of it.
Salvatore controlling from the full mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McLaughlin is squirming around, avoiding Salvatore's attempts to control the action.
McLaughlin has given up his back. #T3#
Salvatore controls the position.#SUB2#
Salvatore patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Salvatore go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Salvatore is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McLaughlin is defending well though. Salvatore let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Salvatore controlling the positon.#T4##SUB2#
McLaughlin showing good submission defense here.
McLaughlin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Salvatore.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Salvatore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Salvatore ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Salvatore is looking to score with low kicks.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Salvatore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLaughlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvatore tries to clinch but McLaughlin is having none of it.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Salvatore's head but Salvatore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvatore in his tracks.
McLaughlin is looking to wear down Salvatore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salvatore moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Salvatore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvatore. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvatore was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatore trying to control the action but McLaughlin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Salvatore tries to advance position but instead McLaughlin slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvatore is pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLaughlin is holding on for now.
Salvatore trying to advance position but McLaughlin counters by regaining guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salvatore slips nicely into half guard.
Salvatore wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Salvatore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salvatore is taking a breather. McLaughlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Salvatore seems to be working for a kimura but McLaughlin defends the submission attempt.#T3#
McLaughlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
McLaughlin pulls Salvatore in to control the position.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLaughlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salvatore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by McLaughlin's head coaches at Fairtex MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick.
Salvatore shoots for a takedown but McLaughlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
McLaughlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Salvatore does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Salvatore's shoulder, as Salvatore tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Salvatore shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvatore showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvatore wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLaughlin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Mumu vs Jones
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Can looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Can is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Can throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Can misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Can with a hook.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.
Can lands a nice shot that snaps McLaughlin's head back.
Can lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
Can rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Can.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Can slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Can.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin cracks Can with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Can avoids it easily.
It appears Can was looking to counter with a kick there.
Can catches McLaughlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Can looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Can misses
and McLaughlin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Can misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Can throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLaughlin lands a nice hook to Can's body. Can takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Can is predictable there
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Can throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
Can throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin jabs at Can's body.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Can coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Can's hands.
Can paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Can misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
Can throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
A lazy left from Can finds it's target.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Can walks into a stiff left hand from McLaughlin.
Can checks the leg kick.
Can scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Can fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin just manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin cracks Can with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Can swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Can steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Can is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Can paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin wants to land a leg kick but Can is out of range.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.#CL#
Can darts in and clinches McLaughlin up against the cage.#BC#
Can breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Can misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Can throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
A jab from Can misses.
Can looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Can is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Can finds it's way through McLaughlin's defenses.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Can's body.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Can throws an off balance right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Can throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.
Can lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Can avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.#T4#
Can throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
Can ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Can seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Can moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
Can doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Can is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
Can takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLaughlin misses the body punch #CL#
and Can counters by clinching up.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Can working aggressively here.
Can lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Can tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Can back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can misses with the head strike.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLaughlin avoids the elbow strike from Can, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ameri Can will probably get the nod.
That's time! Can's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McLaughlin jabs at Can's body.
McLaughlin punishes Can's body with a nice straight punch.
Can walks into a stiff left hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Can.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Can is just out of range.
Can is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Can connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Can.
Can lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLaughlin blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Can with a body shot.
Can misses with a low kick.
Can loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. McLaughlin catches Can right on the button with a cross.
Can swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Can checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin lands a really nice looking cross but Can seems unphased. #T1#
Can throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Can misses.
That kick from Can tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Can darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLaughlin lands with an uppercut that bounces Can off the cage and back into range.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and Can counters with an outside leg kick.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from McLaughlin.
Can misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Can's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Can is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Can misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Can takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
McLaughlin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Can scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Can misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Can uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - McLaughlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin is looking to score with low kicks.
Can misses with an attempted mid kick.
Can misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McLaughlin.
Can missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Can lands.
Can wants to clinch up but McLaughlin keeps it at a distance.
McLaughlin tries to clinch there but Can circles away.
Can's corner calls for a 1-2. Can obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Can goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Can misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin blocks a head kick by Can. #CL#
Can clinches up against the cage.
Can lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin lands a right hand.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Can is leaning against McLaughlin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin. #BC#
Can manages to break the clinch.
Can looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Can looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Can. That did some damage!
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Can.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Can moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Nice jab there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a nice strike.#T4#
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Can.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLaughlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin throws a big counter head kick but Can avoids it with no problem.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Can.
Can lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Can misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Can avoids a kick to the body.
Can misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Can ducked under it nicely.
Can misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLaughlin motions for Can to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Can is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Can.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3#
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.
Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.#CL#
Can gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLaughlin dodges an elbow strike from Can.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
Can blocking some punches.
Can scores with a shot to the side of McLaughlin's head.
Can throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Can backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Can looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Can working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Can working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Can controls the action. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Can lands a damaging elbow.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Can.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin digs a right hand into Can's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Can's gas tank.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Can controls his hands.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
Can throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLaughlin lands a jab.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Can.
Can backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Can tries a head kick but it misses.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Can looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Can looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Can moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Can counters with a nice uppercut.
Can misses with a body kick.
Can connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back.
Can misses with a low kick.
Good work by McLaughlin as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin jabs Can right on the nose. Can blinks but takes it well.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Can connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Can tries to clinch but McLaughlin is having none of it.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Can. Can circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Can thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Can misses the target.
Can dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Can looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Can's leg. Can is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
Can misses with a looping right.
Can avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Can is just out of range.
Can uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
Can connects with an inside leg kick.
Can keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
That kick from Can tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Can bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
An inside leg kick from McLaughlin misses. #T4#
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Can.
McLaughlin connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Can takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
Donk. McLaughlin catches Can right on the button with a cross.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Can scores with a sloppy right hand. McLaughlin should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Can down.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McLaughlin as he connects with a hook.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Can looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Can will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a high kick!
McLaughlin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McLaughlin.
I think McLaughlin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ameri Can!
Ameri Can was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN Perpetuum
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the head.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcala is looking for the big counter here.
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
Alcala looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
A quick step to the side and McLaughlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alcala misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin stuns Alcala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
Alcala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Alcala sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alcala misses with a hook.
Alcala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
Alcala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
McLaughlin has closed the distance and engaged Alcala in a clinch.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin has Alcala pressed against the cage, preventing Alcala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Alcala controls the action. #T1##BC2#
Alcala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alcala throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Alcala misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLaughlin is looking to wear down Alcala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alcala.
Alcala throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
Alcala misses the jab.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like McLaughlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alcala.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
Alcala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLaughlin has time to react.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin throws the kick towards the body but Alcala avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Alcala there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Alcala ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Alcala as he checks the leg kick.
Lito Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McLaughlin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alcala.
A low kick lands for McLaughlin.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alcala slips under a jab.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alcala thuds his right hand into McLaughlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
McLaughlin with a hook.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
McLaughlin throws a low kick, looking for Alcala's leg but Alcala calmly moves out of range.
Alcala appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alcala. Alcala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alcala fails to land with a series of punches.
Alcala looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Alcala ducks down to avoid it.
Alcala checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcala.#T3#
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
Alcala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alcala in his tracks.
Alcala connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaughlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
Alcala takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Alcala.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Alcala looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
McLaughlin sizes up Alcala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala misses with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left. #T4#
Alcala misses with a straight right.
Alcala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McLaughlin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Alcala ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Alcala.
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Alcala throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
Alcala lands a lovely overhand right.
Alcala moves out of range of the body kick.
Alcala misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
Alcala fails to land with a series of punches.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLaughlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alcala is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McLaughlin pushes Alcala away with a front kick.
Alcala avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alcala.
Alcala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alcala is out of range and McLaughlin settles back down.
Alcala connects with a crisp jab.
Alcala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Jab from Alcala.
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Alcala tries to bum rush McLaughlin with a series of wild strikes but McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Alcala ducks down to avoid it.
Alcala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Alcala.
McLaughlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala flicks out a counter leg kick but McLaughlin steps away.#T1#
McLaughlin is looking to slow Alcala down with leg kicks.
Alcala scores with a body shot.
Alcala moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
A swing and a miss from Alcala.
McLaughlin throws a push kick but Alcala slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alcala.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Alcala lands with an overhand left.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcala scores with a jab.
Alcala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
Alcala throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alcala just manages to avoid it.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
Alcala throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a body kick. #T2#
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcala.
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
Alcala connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLaughlin.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Alcala ducks down to avoid it.
Alcala keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of McLaughlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alcala throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
Alcala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alcala misses with an attempted mid kick.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Alcala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alcala lands a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alcala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Alcala works the jab nicely.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alcala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alcala! But no joy.
A big left from Alcala misses.
McLaughlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alcala misses with the combination.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the head.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alcala. Alcala obviously looking to wear him down.
Alcala misses with a straight right.
A big left from Alcala misses.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Alcala.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up.
McLaughlin scores with a jab. Alcala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Alcala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alcala throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alcala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alcala thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcala throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Alcala scores with a three punch combo!
Alcala throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
McLaughlin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alcala scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.
Nice shot lands for Alcala.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
Alcala misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
Alcala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Alcala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alcala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McLaughlin if he has to take too many more of those.
McLaughlin misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from McLaughlin.
Alcala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Alcala.
McLaughlin clobbers Alcala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alcala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLaughlin catches Alcala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alcala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLaughlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alcala is trying to counter with his kicks.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alcala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alcala throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range. #T1#
A left lands for Alcala.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Alcala.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin defending well as Alcala loads up on a big left hand.
Alcala throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
McLaughlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcala.
Alcala moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick.
Alcala looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Crunch! Alcala slams his shin into McLaughlin's torso.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Alcala is out of range.
Alcala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McLaughlin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
Alcala throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
Alcala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcala's corner calls for a 1-2. Alcala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaughlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alcala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLaughlin.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcala misses the target.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Alcala misses with a two punch combination.
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alcala in his tracks.
Alcala misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.#T3#
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
McLaughlin lands a slapping body shot.
Alcala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alcala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin lands a head kick. Alcala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alcala misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Alcala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alcala moves out of range of the body kick.
Alcala misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
Alcala takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Alcala misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
Alcala cracks McLaughlin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Alcala misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin takes one to the side of the head.
McLaughlin connects with a looping right hand.
Alcala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alcala if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike McLaughlin.
I think McLaughlin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike McLaughlin!
In his post fight interview, Mike McLaughlin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 699 Borjigin vs Cobb
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Keenan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keenan defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan throws a low kick but McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Keenan staying out of range there.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan 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.
Keenan needs to keep his hands up - McLaughlin had a free shot at his head there.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLaughlin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLaughlin catches Keenan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Keenan is looking to chop away at McLaughlin's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keenan clobbers McLaughlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Keenan cracks McLaughlin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keenan works McLaughlin's body with a nice hook.
McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McLaughlin takes one to the chin there.
McLaughlin looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaughlin 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 Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Keenan.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely.
Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as McLaughlin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Keenan does no damage.
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keenan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keenan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Keenan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Keenan pushes McLaughlin away with a front kick.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan 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.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan.#T3#
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Keenan.
Keenan misses the jab.
McLaughlin scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan.
Keenan with the inside leg kick.
Keenan throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keenan slips under a jab.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
As McLaughlin backs off Keenan throws a huge counter combo but McLaughlin manages to avoid it all.
McLaughlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
Keenan misses with a head kick. #T4#
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
McLaughlin needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there.
McLaughlin 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.
Keenan cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan counters with a body kick.
Nice shot by McLaughlin.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keenan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head.
Keenan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLaughlin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
Keenan throws a leg kick that misses.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLaughlin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but McLaughlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Keenan looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keenan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keenan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow McLaughlin down.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McLaughlin defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through Keenan's defenses.
Keenan throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A thudding body kick lands there by McLaughlin!
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Keenan.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McLaughlin.
Keenan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.#T2#
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaughlin 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 Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLaughlin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by McLaughlin there.
A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick.
Keenan connects with a single shot there.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well.
McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.#T3#
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan unleashes a big counter combination but McLaughlin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keenan misses with a leg kick.
Keenan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from McLaughlin misses.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head.
Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLaughlin. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keenan. That one must have hurt.
Keenan throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
Keenan lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
Keenan moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
Keenan connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back.
McLaughlin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keenan throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McLaughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keenan stalks McLaughlin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McLaughlin's face. McLaughlin staggers backwards, shaken.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick.
Keenan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McLaughlin. That one must have hurt.
Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that misses.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keenan wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs.
Keenan cracks McLaughlin with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
McLaughlin tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. #T1#
Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keenan stalks McLaughlin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McLaughlin's face. McLaughlin staggers backwards, shaken.
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLaughlin has time to react.
Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLaughlin jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLaughlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head.
Keenan is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Keenan finds it's way through McLaughlin's defenses.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Keenan misses the jab.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot by Keenan.
McLaughlin wants to land a leg kick but Keenan is out of range.
McLaughlin avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Keenan with an uppercut!
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaughlin tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Keenan.
Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Keenan.
Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Keenan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keenan wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but McLaughlin moves out of range and Keenan only half commits.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
Good shot there by Keenan.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keenan checks a leg kick.
Keenan tries to score with a low kick but McLaughlin moves his leg out of the way.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Keenan throws out a counter right but McLaughlin avoids it with no problem.
Keenan misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin with the inside leg kick.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.#T4#
Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Keenan settles back down.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaughlin throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but McLaughlin avoids it.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keenan on the side of the head.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan.
I think Keenan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Gareth Keenan was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight buddy'.

Event: Eight Limbs IV - GP Finale
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowell tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowell.
Lowell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lowell is out of range.
Lowell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lowell tries to clinch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Lowell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lowell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lowell scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
McLaughlin stuns Lowell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lowell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Lowell misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lowell is just out of range.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Lowell moved out of range.
Lowell throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Lowell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lowell down.
Lowell lands a head kick!
Lowell looks to land a combination but McLaughlin avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin thumps Lowell with a low kick.
Lowell walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lowell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Lowell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
Lowell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McLaughlin tries to bum rush Lowell with a series of wild strikes but Lowell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lowell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Lowell.
Lowell slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Lowell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lowell doesn't seem bothered though.
Lowell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowell tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lowell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lowell swinging wildly here.
McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Lowell moves his leg out of the way.
Lowell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lowell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lowell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
McLaughlin wants to slow Lowell down by chopping away at his legs.
Lowell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lowell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lowell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowell misses the target.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lowell, as that shot connected.
Lowell throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
Lowell moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
Lowell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Lowell moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Lowell moves out of range.
Lowell lands with a hook. McLaughlin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lowell lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by McLaughlin.
Lowell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lowell is looking to clinch but McLaughlin is avoiding it.
Lowell misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Lowell moves to clinch but McLaughlin breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lowell misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lowell misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lowell.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Lowell moves out of range.
Lowell slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLaughlin connects with the punch.
Lowell throws an off balance right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Lowell tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McLaughlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin catches Lowell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick.
Lowell checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Lowell sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lowell is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lowell blocks the leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Lowell moves out of range easily. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Lowell avoids it with no problem.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Lowell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lowell down.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Lowell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lowell 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 McLaughlin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLaughlin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLaughlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowell moves away.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lowell takes a step back to recover.
McLaughlin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Lowell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by McLaughlin.
Lowell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowell lands a jab to the head.
McLaughlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lowell.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLaughlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lowell blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McLaughlin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLaughlin throws a push kick but Lowell slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lowell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. Lowell knows he should have avoided that one.
Lowell moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
Lowell lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lowell misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLaughlin.
Lowell tries to land a leg kick but McLaughlin saw it coming and moves away.
Lowell blocks a jab.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Lowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Lowell was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowell looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Lowell misses with a double jab.
And McLaughlin responds with a good body kick, but Lowell manages to step out the way in time.
McLaughlin keeps Lowell at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McLaughlin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses.
Lowell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin misses with a head kick.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Lowell.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin scores with a decent looking hook.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lowell slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lowell.
Lowell throws a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Lowell avoids the punch easily.
Lowell moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
Lowell misses with a straight left.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Lowell's leg. Lowell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lowell throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Lowell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowell moves away.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Lowell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.#T2#
Lowell looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Lowell.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin slips a jab from Lowell.
McLaughlin 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.
Lowell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lowell scores with a jab.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lowell checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Lowell moves out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
As McLaughlin backs away, Lowell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lowell closes the distance looking to clinch
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Lowell is looking to clinch but McLaughlin is avoiding it.
Lowell misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
McLaughlin with a jab.
Lowell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
McLaughlin moves out of range as Lowell strikes.
Lowell misses with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lowell throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and McLaughlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lowell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Lowell doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaughlin circles away.
Lowell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin tries to move into range but Lowell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLaughlin with a nice calf kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lowell. Those never looked like landing.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Lowell sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Lowell moved out of range.
Lowell slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
Lowell checks a leg kick nicely.
Lowell's corner calls for a 1-2. Lowell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Lowell slips the punch.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowell.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Lowell does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Lowell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowell tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of McLaughlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Lowell avoids it.
Lowell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lowell throws a head kick that misses.
Lowell takes one to the chin there.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick
and Lowell counters with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Lowell scores with a four punch combination!
Lowell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lowell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lowell tries to clinch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Lowell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowell moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
And Lowell counters with a quick kick to the body but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin is looking to score with low kicks.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Lowell avoids it easily.
McLaughlin is looking to slow Lowell down with leg kicks.
Lowell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin 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.#R3#
McLaughlin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Lowell scores with a decent looking hook.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lowell.
Lowell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lowell is looking to land body kicks.
McLaughlin connects with a nice looking jab.
Lowell takes one to the chin there.
McLaughlin sizes up Lowell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLaughlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lowell can pounce on him.
Lowell tries to clinch up.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowell fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Lowell moves out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin lunges at Lowell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lowell's hand.
McLaughlin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
Lowell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lowell blocks a low kick nicely.
Lowell cracks McLaughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lowell. Lowell obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick from Lowell, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowell moves away.#CL#
McLaughlin gets tackled into the ropes by Lowell. Lowell maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Lowell. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks from the clinch.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Lowell.
Lowell swinging wildly here.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Lowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Lowell's body. #T2#
Lowell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lowell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lowell takes one on the button.#CL#
Lowell instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lowell misses the target.
Lowell blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Lowell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaughlin lands with an uppercut that bounces Lowell off the ropes and back into range.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lowell doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Lowell drives through and clinches with McLaughlin against the ropes.
McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowell blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Lowell.
Lowell blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin pushes Lowell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
McLaughlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lowell or not.
Lowell tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks from the clinch.
Lowell takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Lowell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lowell doesn't seem bothered though.
Lowell slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Lowell was well out of range.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Lowell should have avoided that one.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowell throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin with a nice calf kick.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lowell momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Lowell blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lowell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Lowell catches McLaughlin right on the button with a cross.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Lowell blocks it.
Lowell misses with a straight left.
Lowell blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
Lowell throws a head kick that McLaughlin semi-blocks.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Lowell moves out of range easily.
Lowell misses with a kick to the body.
Lowell scores with a body shot.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Lowell off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lowell.
Lowell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4##CL#
Lowell darts in and clinches McLaughlin up against the ropes.
A short right from McLaughlin.
Lowell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lowell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowell misses the target.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Lowell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lowells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lowell moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Lowell scores with a jab.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Lowell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin tries to work over Lowell's front leg with a kick but Lowell checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Lowell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lowell misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowell throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
Lowell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
Lowell 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.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
Lowell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lowell. Lowell obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin throws a chopping leg kick but Lowell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lowell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowell moves away.
Lowell misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Lowell throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
McLaughlin connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for McLaughlin.
Lowell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lowell slips under a jab.
Lowell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
Lowell misses with a body kick. #T2#
McLaughlin lands a really nice looking cross but Lowell seems unphased.
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!
McLaughlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lowell. That one must have hurt.
Lowell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lowell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Lowell avoids it with no problem.
Lowell just misses with a punch to the body.
Lowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lowell misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin with a nice calf kick.
Lowell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McLaughlin lands a lovely overhand right.
Lowell checks a leg kick.
Lowell throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily. #T3#
Lowell fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLaughlin flicks out a counter leg kick but Lowell steps away.
Lowell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin dodges the punch combination from Lowell.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Lowell moves away and avoids it.
Lowell throws a nice looking combination but McLaughlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLaughlin lands a lovely overhand right.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Lowell.
Lowell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLaughlin. McLaughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Lowell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lowell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick which misses Lowell's front leg but catches the back leg as Lowell tries to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Lowell avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin lands the left hand.#T4#
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Lowell.
McLaughlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lowell under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowell misses with a straight right.
Lowell throws the kick towards the body but McLaughlin avoids it.
A punch combination from McLaughlin misses.
Lowell throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Lowell staying out of range there.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
McLaughlin defending well as Lowell loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Lowell instigates a clinch.
McLaughlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
Lowell blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A good leg kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lowell.
Lowell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
Lowell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Lowell's body.
Lowell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Lowell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaughlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Lowell tries to clinch there but McLaughlin circles away.
McLaughlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLaughlin feints a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and Lowell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Lowell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Lowell misses.
A big right from Lowell misses. #T1#
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lowell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Lowell moves out of range.
Lowell throws a low kick but McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick
and Lowell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowell moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Nice jab there from McLaughlin.
Lowell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lowell duly obliges.
Lowell throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Lowell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Lowell fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLaughlin lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowell throws a head kick that misses.
Lowell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLaughlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aaron Lowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McLaughlin misses with a two punch combination.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Lowell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lowell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lowell checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lowell on the side of the head.
Lowell swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lowell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McLaughlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Lowell.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by McLaughlin there.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body. Lowell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lowell 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.#T3#
Lowell swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
Lowell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowell.
Lowell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lowell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lowell tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lowell misses with a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lowell on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowell misses the target. #T4#
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Lowell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a left to the body.
McLaughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lowell. That did some damage!
Lowell throws a lazy body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowell.
Lowell misses the shot to the body.
Lowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lowell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin cracks Lowell with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Lowell's head back.
Lowell throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Mike McLaughlin!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Mike McLaughlin!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Mike McLaughlin!

Mike McLaughlin wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Mike McLaughlin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 151 Wright vs Whyte
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
McLaughlin misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McArthur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin misses with a double jab.
McLaughlin scores with a nice head shot.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
McLaughlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLaughlin to score with a decent uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
McArthur throws a body kick that misses.
McArthur 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.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
As McLaughlin backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
McArthur misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with an outside leg kick.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
McArthur throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLaughlin.
McArthur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McArthur steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McLaughlin. That one must have hurt.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
McArthur avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
McArthur is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and McArthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McArthur.
McLaughlin 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.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McArthur checks it well.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and McArthur counters with a nice body shot.
McArthur takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McArthur throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from McArthur misses. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
McArthur fakes the leg kick and cracks McLaughlin in the body.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin works McArthur's body with a nice hook.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
McArthur staying out of range there.
McArthur needs to keep his hands up - McLaughlin had a free shot at his head there.
McLaughlin takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a decent looking hook.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
McArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur lands a glancing blow to the side of McLaughlin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McArthur takes one on the button.
McArthur takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLaughlin lands with an overhand left.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McLaughlin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaughlin throws a nice head kick!
McLaughlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from McArthur.
McArthur throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin misses the body punch
and McArthur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McArthur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McArthur might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy body shot
and McArthur counters with a nice leg kick.
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLaughlin. That did some damage!
McLaughlin delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
McArthur throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur connects with a jab.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. McLaughlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur staying out of range there.
McArthur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the body from McLaughlin misses
and McArthur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and McArthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and McLaughlin settles back down.
McArthur moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
McArthur throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McLaughlin scores with a nice head shot.
McLaughlin cracks McArthur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur throws a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin tries to work over McArthur's front leg with a kick but McArthur checks it.
McArthur misses with a low kick as McLaughlin jumps back.
McLaughlin swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by McArthur.#T3#
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin slips a jab from McArthur.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends McArthur's belly button to the back.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
McArthur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin moves into range and connects with a jab.
McArthur thows a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McArthur drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
McArthur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLaughlin counters with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from McArthur.#T4#
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur is looking to counter with a body kick.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
McLaughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McArthur on the side of the head.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but McLaughlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaughlin avoided it.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLaughlin.
McArthur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLaughlin scores with a nice body kick.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
McLaughlin moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
McLaughlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McArthur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McArthur slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur misses with a jab to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.#T1#
McArthur slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin clobbers McArthur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
A nice side step and McLaughlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McArthur moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a nice hook to McArthur's body. McArthur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McArthur throws a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with a two punch combination.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLaughlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McArthur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McArthur doesn't seem bothered though.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
McArthur slips under a jab from McLaughlin.#T3#
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McArthur counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McArthur is looking to chop away at McLaughlin's legs.
McLaughlin tries a quick counter leg kick but McArthur is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into McArthur's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of McArthur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
McArthur misses with a low kick as McLaughlin jumps back.
McLaughlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
McLaughlin connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McLaughlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McArthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.#KD#
McArthur lands a big right hand that sends McLaughlin crashing to the mat! McArthur stays standing though and waves McLaughlin back to his feet!#ROC#
McLaughlin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
McLaughlin is still on wobbly legs! Can McArthur finish him?
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 147 Alzheimer vs Vilson II
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLaughlin momentarily.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
Laine throws a low kick but McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Laine's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin works Laine's body with a nice hook.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin lands a front kick.
McLaughlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
McLaughlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Laine catches McLaughlin right on the button with a cross.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.
Laine misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaughlin avoided it.
Laine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Laine throws a series of punches but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Laine checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a head kick. #T2#
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Laine's body.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine scores with a head kick. McLaughlin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laine jabs at McLaughlin's body.
McLaughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from McLaughlin.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
Laine punishes McLaughlin's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin thumps Laine with a low kick.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLaughlin. McLaughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine connects with a jab.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine misses with a shot to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a lovely overhand right.
Laine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLaughlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from McLaughlin is predictable there
and Laine counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Laine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLaughlin doesn't seem phased though.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike McLaughlin 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.
#R2#
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Laine throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin feints a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
McLaughlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Laine off balance momentarily.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Laine tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaughlin tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Laine misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Laine blocks a jab.
It looked like Laine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McLaughlin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Laine.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLaughlin can pounce on him. #T2#
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is looking to score with low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. McLaughlin shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Laine.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A low kick from McLaughlin misses
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine strikes.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.#T3#
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine scores with a push kick.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laine connects with a body shot.
That kick from Laine tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from McLaughlin misses
and Laine counters with a leg 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!
Laine looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin swinging wildly here. #T4#
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
McLaughlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine misses with a hook.
McLaughlin misses with a kick to the body.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Laine throws a sloppy body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a good cross that connects.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but McLaughlin saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
Laine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laine looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Laine is wise to it.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine misses the jab.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Laine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin. #T2#
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Laine.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine thows a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it
and McLaughlin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine strikes.
McLaughlin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job there.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin. #T4#
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Laine misses.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
Laine motions for McLaughlin to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Laine off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
A less than humble Mike McLaughlin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 141 Moors vs Wright
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of McLaughlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magnaron scores with a nice head shot.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magnaron's calf.
McLaughlin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Magnaron cracks a nice hook into McLaughlin's ribs.
Magnaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magnaron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLaughlin. McLaughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin is looking to score with low kicks.
Magnaron connects with a nice looking jab.
Magnaron swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magnaron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnaron.
McLaughlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Magnaron is wise to it.
Magnaron moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McLaughlin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magnaron lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
Magnaron blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Magnaron tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Magnaron sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Magnaron slips under a jab.
Magnaron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnaron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws out a leg kick but Magnaron moves out of range and McLaughlin only half commits.
McLaughlin drops his hands momentarily and Magnaron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magnaron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Magnaron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magnaron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin lands a right hand. #BC#
Magnaron manages to break the clinch.
McLaughlin catches Magnaron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Magnaron misses its intended target.
Magnaron looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Magnaron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLaughlin can pounce on him.
Magnaron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLaughlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
A slow jab from Magnaron misses its intended target.
Magnaron throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Magnaron.#T2#
Magnaron lands a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a double jab.
Magnaron is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McLaughlin.
Von Magnaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnaron.
McLaughlin tests Magnaron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnaron blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a good cross that connects.
Magnaron checks a leg kick nicely.
Magnaron lands a really nice looking cross but McLaughlin seems unphased.
Magnaron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnaron looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
Magnaron drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magnaron looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Magnaron is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Magnaron slips the punch.
It looked like Magnaron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLaughlin.
Magnaron takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin takes one on the button.
Magnaron avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Magnaron jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Magnaron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin throws a good cross that connects.
Magnaron throws an off balance right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLaughlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Magnaron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin clobbers Magnaron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Magnaron strikes.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Magnaron just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Magnaron's belly button to the back.
Magnaron keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magnaron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
Magnaron misses with a hook to the body
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Magnaron slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Magnaron misses.
McLaughlin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLaughlin, as that shot connected.
McLaughlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLaughlin fails to land with a series of punches.
Magnaron throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
Magnaron throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Magnaron throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin works Magnaron's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magnaron.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnaron looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Magnaron checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Magnaron misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Magnaron tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magnaron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
Magnaron misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magnaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
Magnaron blocks a jab.
Magnaron defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
A jab from Magnaron misses.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Magnaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Magnaron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magnaron takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin blocks a jab.#T1#
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a low kick, looking for Magnaron's leg but Magnaron calmly moves out of range.
Magnaron moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
Magnaron scores with a crisp jab that stopped McLaughlin in his tracks.
Magnaron checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McLaughlin lands with a good body shot.
Magnaron tests McLaughlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnaron looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Magnaron backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magnaron's calf.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a hook.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Magnaron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnaron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Magnaron takes a kick to the side of the head.
McLaughlin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magnaron is looking to counter punch.
Magnaron throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Magnaron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magnaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnaron is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Magnaron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magnaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.
Magnaron walks into a left hand.
Magnaron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Magnaron misses.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Nice shot by McLaughlin.
Magnaron moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin connects with a nice looking jab.
Magnaron looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Magnaron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLaughlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin lands a jab.
Magnaron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLaughlin at a distance. #T3#
Magnaron blocks a jab.
Magnaron swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Magnaron moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Magnaron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magnaron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Magnaron moved out of range.
Magnaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLaughlin sprawls and moves away.
Magnaron connects with a right hand. McLaughlin shakes it off.
Magnaron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLaughlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnaron.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnaron checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Magnaron.
Magnaron looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Magnaron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLaughlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magnaron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magnaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Magnaron defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Magnaron.
Magnaron throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magnaron slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Magnaron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnaron misses with a straight right.
Magnaron takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Magnaron.
Magnaron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magnaron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magnaron misses with a wild body shot.
Magnaron throws a big shot that misses.
Magnaron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magnaron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Magnaron looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnaron scores with a sloppy right hand. McLaughlin should have avoided that one.
McLaughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magnaron is out of range and McLaughlin settles back down.
Magnaron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnaron throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnaron misses with a looping left.
Magnaron connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnaron was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Magnaron uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magnaron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLaughlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magnaron finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaughlin's head.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Magnaron avoids the punch easily.
Magnaron swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Magnaron down. #T1#
Magnaron throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Magnaron's ribs.
Magnaron looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnaron.
Magnaron throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Magnaron blocks it.
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaughlin drops his hands momentarily and Magnaron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin unleashes a big counter combination but Magnaron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Magnaron takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
Magnaron tries to clinch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magnaron is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Magnaron does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Magnaron checks a leg kick nicely.
McLaughlin defending well as Magnaron loads up on a big left hand.
Magnaron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Magnaron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnaron thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut.
Magnaron 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.
Nice shot by Magnaron.
A left lands for Magnaron.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnaron.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magnaron thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magnaron will feel that in the morning.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Magnaron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron. #T3#
Magnaron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Magnaron throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a left to the body.
Magnaron drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magnaron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnaron throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Magnaron misses its intended target.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magnaron throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Magnaron ducks down to avoid it.
Magnaron throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Magnaron ducked under it nicely.
Magnaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnaron.
Magnaron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
Magnaron thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Magnaron misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnaron is just out of range.
A slow jab from Magnaron misses its intended target.
Magnaron slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Magnaron checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
Magnaron swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnaron.
Magnaron throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magnaron lands a lovely overhand right.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Magnaron's shoulder, as Magnaron tries to avoid the shot.
Magnaron misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin misses with a wild combination.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Magnaron moved away.
Magnaron seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magnaron throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Magnaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnaron throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McLaughlin 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 135 Moors vs Stone
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Caunt throws a body kick that misses.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaughlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Caunt there.
Caunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
Caunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Caunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dick Caunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Caunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.#T1#
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caunt throws out the jab.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Caunt moves out of range.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caunt avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Caunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLaughlin throws a nice head kick!
McLaughlin misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by McLaughlin.
Caunt blocks a jab.
Caunt wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Caunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLaughlin can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caunt cracks McLaughlin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target. #T2#
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caunt slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
Caunt throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Caunt.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin is looking for a counter combo.
McLaughlin misses with a body kick.
Caunt misses with a wild combination.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Caunt.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and Caunt counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin takes one to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Caunt's knee but Caunt avoids it well.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.#T3#
McLaughlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Caunt under the eye.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Caunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLaughlin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLaughlin scrambles back to his feet.
McLaughlin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caunt checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
Caunt cracks McLaughlin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Caunt throws a chopping leg kick but McLaughlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLaughlin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLaughlin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Caunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt throws a right and a left that McLaughlin avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Caunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Caunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Caunt's shoulder, as Caunt tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caunt is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caunt.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Caunt moved out of range.#T4#
Caunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caunt.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caunt avoids a kick to the body.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caunt.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Caunt checks it.
Caunt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McLaughlin back to the cage. Caunt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Caunt digs a good hook to McLaughlin's body.
Caunt scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaughlin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs.
McLaughlin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Caunt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Caunt finds it's way through McLaughlin's defenses.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Caunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McLaughlin if he has to take too many more of those.
Caunt avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Caunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
McLaughlin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McLaughlin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Caunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
The fighters circling - McLaughlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt misses with an uppercut.
It looked like McLaughlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Caunt.
Caunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLaughlin can pounce on him.
Caunt throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caunt throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
McLaughlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caunt scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Caunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as McLaughlin blocks the low kick.
Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Caunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
Caunt tries to land a leg kick but McLaughlin saw it coming and moves away.
Caunt throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caunt looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caunt blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin jabs Caunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caunt throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Caunt throws a body kick.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that misses.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Caunt.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
Caunt throws a head kick that misses.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin tried to score with a low kick but Caunt checks it.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caunt lands a jab.
Caunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caunt checks a leg kick.
Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Caunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caunt blocks a jab.
McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Caunt moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
McLaughlin throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
Caunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Caunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLaughlin.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Caunt blocks the low kick.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and Caunt moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Caunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caunt looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
Caunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLaughlin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Caunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Caunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Caunt throws a low kick but McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
Caunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Caunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McLaughlin tries to move into range but Caunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLaughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caunt scores with a hook.
McLaughlin 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.
Caunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLaughlin on the side of the head.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Caunt.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLaughlin.
Caunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt misses the jab.
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt throws a leg kick but McLaughlin moved away.
McLaughlin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Caunt just manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caunt.
Caunt avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
Caunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
Caunt scores with a hook.
Caunt takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin lands an overhand right.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Caunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caunt throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caunt misses the jab.
McLaughlin wants to land a leg kick but Caunt is out of range. #T1#
McLaughlin moves forwards but Caunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
Caunt just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caunt misses with the combination.
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caunt avoids a kick to the body.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Caunt.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caunt is out of range.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Caunt slips the punch.
Caunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Caunt throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Caunt feints a counter leg kick.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through Caunt's defenses.
McLaughlin takes one on the button.
Caunt scores with a spinning back kick!
Caunt misses with a low kick as McLaughlin jumps back.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLaughlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caunt scrambles back to his feet.
Caunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLaughlin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLaughlin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Caunt just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Caunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLaughlin. That did some damage!
Caunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin jabs Caunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Caunt's body.
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job there.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Caunt.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caunt.
Caunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Caunt.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caunt cracks McLaughlin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Caunt as he checks the leg kick.
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but Caunt saw it coming and moves away.
Caunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Caunt is looking for the big counter here.
McLaughlin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McLaughlin lands a slapping body shot.
Caunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.#T4#
Caunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLaughlin. McLaughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caunt thuds his right hand into McLaughlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLaughlin.
Caunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McLaughlin with a nice cross.
Caunt throws a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Caunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caunt.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Caunt. That snapped McLaughlin's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Caunt.
Well Caunt 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 130 Wright vs Moors
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
McLaughlin throws out a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and McLaughlin only half commits.
McLaughlin lands with an overhand left.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaughlin 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 Escobar Chavez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar Chavez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLaughlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into McLaughlin's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez. #T1#
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into range and clinches up with McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
McLaughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin throws the kick towards the body but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez works McLaughlin's body with a nice hook.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Escobar Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin works Escobar Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLaughlin's calf.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that Escobar Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar Chavez also avoids with ease.#T3#
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range and McLaughlin settles back down.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Escobar Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut. #T4#
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from McLaughlin on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
McLaughlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin works Escobar Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Escobar Chavez shakes it off.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Escobar Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escobar Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick as McLaughlin jumps back.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar Chavez's head backwards.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
McLaughlin swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLaughlin has time to react.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into McLaughlin's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and McLaughlin counters with an outside leg kick.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLaughlin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez tests McLaughlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
McLaughlin throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands with an overhand left.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin thumps Escobar Chavez with a low kick.
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar Chavez jabs at McLaughlin's body.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance looking to clinch
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Escobar Chavez.
Decent striking displayed by Escobar Chavez there.#T3#
Escobar Chavez tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it.
McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Escobar Chavez walks into a straight right hand from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McLaughlin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Escobar Chavez throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLaughlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
McLaughlin stuns Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLaughlin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin motions for Escobar Chavez to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.#T1#
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLaughlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for McLaughlin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McLaughlin lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps McLaughlin's head back.
McLaughlin cracks Escobar Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but McLaughlin pushes him off.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that misses
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escobar Chavez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Escobar Chavez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Escobar Chavez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Escobar Chavez should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. McLaughlin knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Escobar Chavez rushes McLaughlin and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage. #BC2#
McLaughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
McLaughlin tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job there.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McLaughlin.
I think McLaughlin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
A very excited looking Mike McLaughlin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
La Bor feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
McLaughlin connects with an inside leg kick.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
La Bor checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to La Bor's body.
McLaughlin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
A jab from La Bor misses.
We've been told by La Bor's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through La Bor's defenses.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Bor's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin scores with a jab. La Bor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
McLaughlin stuns La Bor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
La Bor checks a leg kick nicely.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Bor on the side of the head.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
La Bor moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Bor.
La Bor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLaughlin on the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! La Bor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and La Bor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. La Bor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
La Bor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
La Bor connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLaughlin manages to circle out of the way.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
La Bor misses with a body punch
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLaughlin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLaughlin manages to circle out of the way.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into La Bor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the body from La Bor misses
and McLaughlin counters with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body. La Bor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
La Bor throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.#T3#
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
La Bor misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at La Bor's legs.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
La Bor staying out of range there.
McLaughlin lands with a hook. La Bor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good exchange - McLaughlin coming out on top.
McLaughlin cracks La Bor with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
La Bor avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
La Bor moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but McLaughlin breaks away and moves out of range.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin sizes up La Bor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether La Bor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Bor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
La Bor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and La Bor counters with a right hand to the body.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
La Bor swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Bor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
La Bor throws a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Bor is looking to slow McLaughlin down with leg kicks.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaughlin with a jab.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin just manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin delivers a nice body kick.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Bor slips a jab from McLaughlin.
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by La Bor.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor is looking to counter the offense by McLaughlin and move into the clinch.
La Bor slips a jab from McLaughlin.
La Bor throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
La Bor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLaughlin can pounce on him.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. La Bor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McLaughlin.
La Bor slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Bor on the side of the head.
La Bor blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed La Bor momentarily.
McLaughlin cracks La Bor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by La Bor.
A cross from La Bor lands.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps La Bor's head back.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and La Bor counters with a good, hard body kick but McLaughlin shrugs it off.
La Bor walks into a stiff left hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body kick that misses
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor half committed to a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
La Bor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
La Bor half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
McLaughlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Bor.
La Bor staying out of range there.
La Bor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Bor throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Bor's head backwards.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
La Bor cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy right hand. La Bor should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLaughlin, as that shot connected.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin motions for La Bor to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a nice body shot.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor staying out of range there.
As McLaughlin tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but McLaughlin manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
La Bor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from La Bor.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLaughlin.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin lands the left hand.#T1#
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow La Bor down.
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin throws a low kick, looking for La Bor's leg but La Bor calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but La Bor saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow La Bor down.
McLaughlin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin motions for La Bor to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
La Bor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by McLaughlin as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from La Bor misses
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As McLaughlin tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but McLaughlin manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from La Bor lands.
La Bor connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaughlin misses with a body kick.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.#T3#
La Bor throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor scores with a jab.
McLaughlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Bor under the eye.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. La Bor knows he should have avoided that one.
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin slips under a jab from La Bor.
La Bor backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
McLaughlin cracks La Bor with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin lands a slapping body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLaughlin works La Bor's body with a nice hook.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body. La Bor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
La Bor throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for McLaughlin.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
McLaughlin moves out of range as La Bor strikes.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 116 Raske vs Wright
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
Nicodemo throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Nicodemo misses with the combination.
Nicodemo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nicodemo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLaughlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Nicodemo's head but Nicodemo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicodemo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicodemo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLaughlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Nicodemo's shoulder, as Nicodemo tries to avoid the shot.
Nicodemo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick nicely.
Nicodemo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McLaughlin rather than just go for the knockout.
Nicodemo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Nicodemo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicodemo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. McLaughlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicodemo's calf.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicodemo on the side of the head. #T1#
McLaughlin throws a leg kick which misses Nicodemo's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicodemo tries to avoid it.
Nicodemo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. Nicodemo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicodemo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Nicodemo ducked under it nicely.
Nicodemo just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Nicodemo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicodemo counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Nicodemo finds it's target.
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaughlin misses the body punch
and Nicodemo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
A slow jab from Nicodemo misses its intended target.
Nicodemo misses with a kick to the body.
Nicodemo misses with a straight left.
Nicodemo walks into a left hand.
McLaughlin lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Nicodemo as he checks the leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicodemo.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicodemo.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicodemo moves away.
McLaughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Nicodemo misses.
Nicodemo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLaughlin.
A leg kick checked by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo misses the jab.
Nicodemo takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaughlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nicodemo cracks a nice hook into McLaughlin's ribs.
Nicodemo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicodemo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Nicodemo misses.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicodemo blocks a jab.
Nicodemo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Nicodemo.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Nicodemo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nicodemo throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
Nicodemo scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Nicodemo saw that one coming.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicodemo is just out of range.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Nicodemo moved out of range nicely.
Nicodemo 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.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Nicodemo moved away.
Nicodemo connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicodemo moves away.
Nicodemo tries to counter with a clinch but McLaughlin shakes him off and moves away.
McLaughlin defending well as Nicodemo loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick.
Nicodemo looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
Nicodemo swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Nicodemo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicodemo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Nicodemo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a jab. Nicodemo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nicodemo takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Nicodemo scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nicodemo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Nicodemo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicodemo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nicodemo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicodemo was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicodemo looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Nicodemo throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nicodemo is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
Nicodemo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLaughlin at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McLaughlin lands with a straight right. Nicodemo didn't see that one coming.
Nicodemo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Nicodemo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicodemo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicodemo looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Nicodemo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicodemo down.
McLaughlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nicodemo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicodemo 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.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Nicodemo's head but Nicodemo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nicodemo on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicodemo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Nicodemo avoids them all with ease.
Nicodemo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nicodemo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Nicodemo throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicodemo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Nicodemo's head but Nicodemo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Nicodemo's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicodemo.
A punch combination from Nicodemo misses.
Nicodemo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
Nicodemo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Nicodemo coming out on top.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Nicodemo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nicodemo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat. #T2#
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job there.
Nicodemo blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
Good work by Nicodemo as he checks the leg kick.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as McLaughlin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nicodemo doesn't seem phased though.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicodemo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Nicodemo as he checks the leg kick.
McLaughlin motions for Nicodemo to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicodemo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
A quick step to the side and McLaughlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicodemo's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicodemo.
McLaughlin connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaughlin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nicodemo counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicodemo misses the target.
McLaughlin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nicodemo just manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin sizes up Nicodemo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicodemo misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicodemo's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Nicodemo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicodemo misses the target.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicodemo throws a big shot that misses.
Nicodemo swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicodemo's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicodemo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicodemo moves forwards but McLaughlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicodemo.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
Nicodemo throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Nicodemo misses the jab.
Nicodemo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nicodemo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicodemo can pounce on him.
McLaughlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicodemo throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin. #T4#
Nicodemo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin 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.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Nicodemo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicodemo down.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Nicodemo tries a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin is wise to it.
Nicodemo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nicodemo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
Nicodemo throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick which misses Nicodemo's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicodemo tries to avoid it.
Nicodemo cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
Nicodemo throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Nicodemo sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McLaughlin lands a slapping body shot.
Nicodemo misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Nicodemo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicodemo down.
Nicodemo missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicodemo lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicodemo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
Nicodemo feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Nicodemo punishes McLaughlin's body with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin wants to land a leg kick but Nicodemo is out of range.
Nicodemo takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin connects with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Nicodemo.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLaughlin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicodemo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nicodemo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Nicodemo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Nicodemo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nicodemo jabs McLaughlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Nicodemo connects with the punch.
Nicodemo wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
Nicodemo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut.
Nicodemo throws a good cross that connects.
Nicodemo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicodemo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicodemo misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by McLaughlin as he connects with a hook.
Nicodemo avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McLaughlin walks into a straight right hand from Nicodemo.
McLaughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicodemo is out of range and McLaughlin settles back down.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicodemo.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
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!
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Nicodemo slips the punch.
A jab lands there for McLaughlin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Nicodemo misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
Nicodemo throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin jabs Nicodemo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Giovanni Nicodemo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLaughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicodemo throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the body
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Nicodemo takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLaughlin throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Nicodemo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicodemo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLaughlin wants to slow Nicodemo down by chopping away at his legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.
Jab from McLaughlin.#T3#
Nicodemo throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicodemo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicodemo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
Nicodemo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Nicodemo blocks it.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. Nicodemo knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicodemo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Nicodemo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nicodemo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLaughlin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicodemo scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicodemo can do to turn this around?
Nicodemo looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicodemo at a distance.
Nicodemo lunges at McLaughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLaughlin's hand. #T4#
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nicodemo throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Nicodemo moves out of range.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick which misses Nicodemo's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicodemo tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by McLaughlin.
Nicodemo throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicodemo looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Nicodemo jabs McLaughlin right on the nose. McLaughlin blinks but takes it well.
McLaughlin is looking to slow Nicodemo down with leg kicks.
McLaughlin throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLaughlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
After the fight, Mike McLaughlin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 107 Tuala vs Brakely
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Reigns 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Reigns 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.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Reigns jabs McLaughlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through Reigns's defenses.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaughlin scores with a hook.
McLaughlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns's jab looks to have found its range, popping McLaughlin under the eye.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Reigns.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reigns has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reigns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McLaughlin rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Reigns down.
Mike McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reigns checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
Reigns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McLaughlin defends it well.
McLaughlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reigns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reigns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reigns checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Reigns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Reigns misses
and McLaughlin counters with a solid body kick.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Reigns.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin cracks Reigns with a good jab.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reigns connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Reigns digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Reigns down.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Reigns misses.
Reigns scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Reigns misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns connects with a leg kick. McLaughlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reigns lands a nice shot that snaps McLaughlin's head back.
McLaughlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reigns is out of range and McLaughlin settles back down.
Reigns connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Reigns.
A jab lands there for Reigns.
Reigns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Reigns counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Reigns misses.
McLaughlin lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Reigns's knee but Reigns avoids it well.
McLaughlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reigns.
McLaughlin clobbers Reigns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reigns throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McLaughlin scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin 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.
#R2#
McLaughlin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reigns throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
Reigns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
Reigns throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reigns checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
Reigns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLaughlin.#T1##TD2#
Reigns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McLaughlin is trying to defend but Reigns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Reigns is working for a kimura but McLaughlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Reigns is pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLaughlin is holding on for now.
Reigns working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh. McLaughlin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Reigns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Reigns wants to control from the top but McLaughlin keeps moving.
Reigns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McLaughlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reigns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reigns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McLaughlin trying to keep a closed guard but Reigns is proving a slippery customer.
Reigns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLaughlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Reigns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Reigns trying to control the action but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns tries to pass the half guard into mount. McLaughlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McLaughlin.
Reigns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin scores with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as Reigns blocks the low kick.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns thows a body kick. McLaughlin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reigns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reigns slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Reigns tries a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin is wise to it.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Reigns.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns jabs McLaughlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reigns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Reigns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reigns wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body kick from Reigns.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brando Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns throws a leg kick but McLaughlin moved away.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range. #TD2#
Reigns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McLaughlin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reigns trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
Reigns tries to free his leg and advance position but McLaughlin is retaining full guard.
Reigns passes McLaughlin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Reigns seems to be working for a kimura but McLaughlin defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns wants to pass the guard but McLaughlin is defending well. #T1#
Reigns content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reigns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McLaughlin is staying active underneath Reigns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reigns content to control rather than advance.
Reigns trying to control from half guard but McLaughlin is working away.
Reigns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Reigns has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reigns wants to take a breather but McLaughlin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Reigns backs away, McLaughlin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Reigns scores with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Reigns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Reigns gets a clinch.
Reigns pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Reigns - that landed with a thud.
Reigns tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Reigns working aggressively here.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Reigns blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Reigns gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reigns trying to control the action but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
Reigns wants to free his trapped foot but McLaughlin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Reigns is working for a kimura but McLaughlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Reigns thows a huge punch but McLaughlin dodges it nicely. #T4#
Reigns is pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLaughlin is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McLaughlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reigns.
Reigns passes to side control.
Reigns throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLaughlin keeps working.
Reigns controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reigns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 102 Alzheimer v McLaughlin
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Alzheimer misses with a double jab.
Jab by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Alzheimer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alzheimer throws a right hand that McLaughlin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLaughlin also avoids with ease.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick
and Alzheimer counters with a thumping low kick.
Alzheimer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzheimer looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Alzheimer with an uppercut!
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alzheimer avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alzheimer in his tracks.
Alzheimer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
Alzheimer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLaughlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alzheimer cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head but Alzheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzheimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Alzheimer connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin cracks the inside of Alzheimer's front leg.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alzheimer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alzheimer.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alzheimer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Alzheimer backs off McLaughlin throws a huge counter combo but Alzheimer manages to avoid it all.
McLaughlin lands with a kick to the temple. Alzheimer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McLaughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Alzheimer finds it's target.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer avoids a kick to the body.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Alzheimer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alzheimer throws a good cross that connects.
Alzheimer throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
Alzheimer lands a glancing blow to the side of McLaughlin's head.
Alzheimer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
McLaughlin lands with a nice body kick.
Alzheimer tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alzheimer misses the jab.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alzheimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin tests Alzheimer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Good leg kick by Alzheimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.
Alzheimer connects with a crisp jab.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alzheimer thuds his shin into the meat of McLaughlin's side.
Alzheimer blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Alzheimer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzheimer down.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Alzheimer sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Alzheimer throws a body kick.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLaughlin is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin throws a front kick that sends Alzheimer stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
Alzheimer is looking to land body kicks.
Alzheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaughlin lands with a nice body punch.
Alzheimer slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzheimer throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin tests Alzheimer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLaughlin takes one to the side of the head.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer 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.
#R2#
Alzheimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alzheimer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alzheimer lands a nice looking body shot.
Alzheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Alzheimer throws out a leg kick but McLaughlin moves out of range and Alzheimer only half commits.
Alzheimer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alzheimer blocks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alzheimer. McLaughlin shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Alzheimer down.
McLaughlin thumps Alzheimer with a low kick.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Alzheimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but Alzheimer saw it coming and moves away.
Alzheimer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alzheimer checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Alzheimer is out of range.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Alzheimer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the body
and Alzheimer counters with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Alzheimer avoids the punch easily.
Alzheimer tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaughlin avoided it.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Alzheimer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throws a chopping leg kick but McLaughlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer throws a front kick that sends McLaughlin stumbling back into the cage.
Alzheimer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Alzheimer misses. #T2#
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alzheimer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Alzheimer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin is looking to land body kicks.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alzheimer slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLaughlin throws a chopping leg kick but Alzheimer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alzheimer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
A countering left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses.
Alzheimer connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McLaughlin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alzheimer has got the better of the exchanges.
McLaughlin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLaughlin is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Alzheimer pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Alzheimer settles back down.
Alzheimer throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer misses with a straight left.
Alzheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alzheimer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alzheimer checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alzheimer 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.
A lazy left from Alzheimer finds it's target.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at Alzheimer's legs.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Alzheimer looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range. #T4#
McLaughlin punishes Alzheimer's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzheimer.
A punch lands to the side of Alzheimer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alzheimer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaughlin is looking to slow Alzheimer down with leg kicks.
Alzheimer is looking to chop away at McLaughlin's legs.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Alzheimer throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands a nice hook to Alzheimer's body. Alzheimer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alzheimer.
Both fighters circling a little - Alzheimer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Alzheimer throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Alzheimer down.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzheimer scores with a hook to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Alzheimer sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alzheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. McLaughlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Alzheimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
Alzheimer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin connects with a jab.
McLaughlin cracks Alzheimer with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLaughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzheimer. That did some damage!
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
A clash of legs there as Alzheimer blocks the low kick.
Alzheimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alzheimer throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from McLaughlin does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin lands with a nice body punch.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Alzheimer checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer lands a head kick. McLaughlin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alzheimer misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alzheimer cracks McLaughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alzheimer checks it well.
As McLaughlin looks to move away, Alzheimer throws a big counter combo but McLaughlin just gets out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzheimer.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Alzheimer lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLaughlin doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Alzheimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alzheimer scores with a spinning back kick!
Alzheimer throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Alzheimer avoids it with no problem.
Alzheimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Alzheimer throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzheimer. That did some damage!
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Alzheimer ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer scores with a push kick.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As McLaughlin looks to move away, Alzheimer throws a big counter combo but McLaughlin just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin feints and then cracks Alzheimer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzheimer down.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alzheimer cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
Alzheimer thows a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin tried to score with a low kick but Alzheimer checks it.#T4#
McLaughlin stuns Alzheimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alzheimer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alzheimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
McLaughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alzheimer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McLaughlin eats them both and turns towards Alzheimer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alzheimer throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Alzheimer sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alzheimer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alzheimer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
McLaughlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alzheimer tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin tests Alzheimer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzheimer wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs.
Alzheimer connects with a body shot.
McLaughlin lands an overhand right.
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
Alzheimer blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer misses with a body kick.
Alzheimer connects with a body shot.
McLaughlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alzheimer pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Alzheimer settles back down.
Alzheimer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin. #T1#
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
Alzheimer throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alzheimer is out of range.
Alzheimer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Alzheimer slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut.
Alzheimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alzheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Alzheimer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Alzheimer avoids it with no problem.
Alzheimer's corner calls for a 1-2. Alzheimer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Alzheimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzheimer throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin misses with a body kick.
Alzheimer scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alzheimer defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Alzheimer moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
As McLaughlin backs away, Alzheimer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alzheimer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick nicely.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
Alzheimer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Alzheimer throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Alzheimer misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
McLaughlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alzheimer. That one must have hurt.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick
and Alzheimer counters with a straight right hand.
Alzheimer misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alzheimer to score with a decent uppercut.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin connects with an inside leg kick.
Alzheimer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alzheimer works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin cracks the inside of Alzheimer's front leg.
McLaughlin works Alzheimer's body with a nice hook.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Alzheimer looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Alzheimer moves out of range easily.
Alzheimer misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alzheimer, right into the meat.
McLaughlin tries to work over Alzheimer's front leg with a kick but Alzheimer checks it.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer works the jab nicely.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alzheimer tries to land a body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzheimer is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by McLaughlin as he checks the leg kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alzheimer counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Alzheimer. #T1#
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzheimer lands with an uppercut that bounces McLaughlin off the cage and back into range.
Alzheimer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alzheimer motions for McLaughlin to come forward. Alzheimer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for McLaughlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
McLaughlin walks into a jab.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alzheimer pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Alzheimer settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzheimer throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzheimer.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
Alzheimer lands an overhand right.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Alzheimer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the body kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Alzheimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLaughlin on the side of the head.
McLaughlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
enabling Alzheimer to counter with a crisp jab.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Alzheimer is out of range.
Alzheimer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLaughlin's calf.
Alzheimer moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick.
Alzheimer lands a jab to McLaughlin's midsection.
McLaughlin takes one to the side of the head.
Alzheimer checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin with a jab.
Alzheimer tries to score with a low kick but McLaughlin moves his leg out of the way.
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Alzheimer's knee but Alzheimer avoids it well.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
A jab from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a body kick.
A big right from Alzheimer misses.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.#T4#
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Alzheimer scores with a jab.
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!
McLaughlin lands with a hook. Alzheimer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Alzheimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzheimer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin sizes up Alzheimer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin is looking to score with low kicks.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Alzheimer.
Well Alzheimer 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!
Friedrich Alzheimer is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Friedrich Alzheimer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 96 Nao vs Tuala
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Yurmommy slips the punch.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Yurmommy's belly button to the back.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Yurmommy should have avoided that one.
McLaughlin cracks Yurmommy with an open hand slap.
Yurmommy checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Yurmommy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yurmommy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Yurmommy slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Yurmommy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yurmommy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLaughlin with a body shot.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. Yurmommy knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Yurmommy.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Yurmommy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yurmommy's calf.#T1#
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Yurmommy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Yurmommy moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Yurmommy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin cracks Yurmommy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yurmommy staying out of range there.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yurmommy.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurmommy manages to avoid it.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yurmommy lands with a shot to the body.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurmommy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
Yurmommy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin lands a jab to Yurmommy's midsection.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at Yurmommy's legs.
Yurmommy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLaughlin with a body shot.
Yurmommy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLaughlin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yurmommy eats them both and turns towards McLaughlin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Yurmommy is out of range.
It seemed like Yurmommy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Yurmommy.
Yurmommy moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.
Yurmommy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLaughlin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin lands a lovely overhand right.
Yurmommy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yurmommy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yurmommy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Yurmommy.
A head kick misses from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and Yurmommy counters with a left to the body.
McLaughlin connects with a nice looking jab.
Yurmommy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Yurmommy has managed to clinch.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yurmommy's elbow.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yurmommy has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Still in the clinch, Yurmommy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yurmommy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Yurmommy manages to break the clinch.
McLaughlin throws a lazy head kick
and Yurmommy counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Yurmommy misses.#T4#
A jab lands there for McLaughlin.
Yurmommy ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yurmommy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLaughlin. McLaughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Yurmommy to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Yurmommy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLaughlin with a body shot.
Yurmommy ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Yurmommy is looking for the big counter here.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and Yurmommy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy body shot
letting Yurmommy counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Yurmommy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yurmommy feints the counter takedown.
McLaughlin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin 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.
#R2#
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Yurmommy.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Yurmommy moved out of range nicely.
Yurmommy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLaughlin with a body shot.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurmommy manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Yurmommy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yurmommy staying out of range there.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Yurmommy's head but Yurmommy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yurmommy can do to turn this around?
Yurmommy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
Yurmommy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yurmommy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurmommy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
Yurmommy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yurmommy with the counter takedown but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Yurmommy moved out of range.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.
Yurmommy tries to move into range but McLaughlin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Yurmommy drops McLaughlin with a beautiful combination! McLaughlin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yurmommy is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
McLaughlin is rocked!
Yurmommy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurmommy tries to move into range but McLaughlin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLaughlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and Yurmommy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yurmommy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurmommy ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Yurmommy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin scores with a one two! Yurmommy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
McLaughlin lands the left hand.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin moves into range and connects with a jab.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Yurmommy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yurmommy's sensitive parts.
Yurmommy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurmommy moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurmommy was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Yurmommy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from McLaughlin misses. #T3#
Yurmommy throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Yurmommy manages to avoid it.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yurmommy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Yurmommy moved out of range.
Yurmommy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Yurmommy counters with a crisp one two that drops McLaughlin! Yurmommy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McLaughlin to his feet! McLaughlin is in big trouble!
Oh McLaughlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yurmommy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Yurmommy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Yurmommy counters with a crisp right hand that drops McLaughlin! Yurmommy lets McLaughlin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Yurmommy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Yurmommy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Yurmommy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McLaughlin wants to slow Yurmommy down by chopping away at his legs.
Yurmommy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Yurmommy's leg. Yurmommy is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLaughlin seems to have got his legs back now.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yurmommy ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurmommy was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yurmommy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Yurmommy defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Yurmommy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yurmommy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
A countering left hand to the body from Yurmommy misses.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Yurmommy saw that one coming.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yurmommy defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Yurmommy was well out of range.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
Yurmommy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Yurmommy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yurmommy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yurmommy. That did some damage!
McLaughlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yurmommy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Yurmommy counters with a crisp right hand that drops McLaughlin! Yurmommy lets McLaughlin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Yurmommy avoids the punch easily.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Yurmommy moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Yurmommy misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a chopping leg kick but Yurmommy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Yurmommy checks it.
Yurmommy feints the counter takedown.#T1#
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Yurmommy counters with a nice right hand that sends McLaughlin toppling to the canvas! McLaughlin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yurmommy finish him?!
Yurmommy catches McLaughlin with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and McLaughlin forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eyeam Yurmommy!
Eyeam Yurmommy 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.

Event: PFC 94 Alzheimer vs McLaughlin
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
Alzheimer looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Alzheimer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLaughlin can pounce on him.
Alzheimer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaughlin doesn't seem bothered though.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin connects with a looping right hand.
Alzheimer tests McLaughlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alzheimer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Alzheimer's leg. Alzheimer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alzheimer lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Alzheimer lands with a right hand.
Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzheimer 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.
Alzheimer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Alzheimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friedrich Alzheimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut there from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McLaughlin fails to land with a series of punches.
Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzheimer tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin stuns Alzheimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alzheimer avoids it easily.
It looks like Alzheimer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
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!
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Alzheimer connects with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alzheimer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLaughlin.#T2#
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
Alzheimer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzheimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alzheimer counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alzheimer rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alzheimer's head backwards.
Alzheimer throws a chopping leg kick but McLaughlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alzheimer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alzheimer throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alzheimer in his tracks.
Alzheimer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alzheimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer lands the left hand.
Alzheimer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alzheimer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a nice right hand.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer lands a front kick.#T4#
Alzheimer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLaughlin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alzheimer slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzheimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaughlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
Alzheimer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alzheimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzheimer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by McLaughlin as he checks the leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzheimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alzheimer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin throws a low kick, looking for Alzheimer's leg but Alzheimer calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin lands with an uppercut that bounces Alzheimer off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alzheimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer misses with a hook.
McLaughlin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
Alzheimer cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
A clash of legs there as Alzheimer blocks the low kick.
Alzheimer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alzheimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Alzheimer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Alzheimer's head.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Alzheimer is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzheimer. That's going to slow McLaughlin down.
McLaughlin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alzheimer tries to clinch up but McLaughlin circles away and keeps his distance.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick
and Alzheimer counters with a nice body shot.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alzheimer's head backwards.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzheimer throws out the jab.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Alzheimer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alzheimer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McLaughlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alzheimer scores with a hook.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
letting Alzheimer counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Alzheimer coming out on top.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer.
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Alzheimer lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin 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.#T2#
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.
Alzheimer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Alzheimer slips the punch.
McLaughlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a chopping leg kick but Alzheimer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alzheimer tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaughlin avoided it.
McLaughlin misses with a jab to the body
and Alzheimer counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
Alzheimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a series of strikes that have Alzheimer backpedaling.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Alzheimer blocks a jab.
A low kick from McLaughlin is predictable there
and Alzheimer counters with a good low kick that McLaughlin was not able to check.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.#T3#
Alzheimer takes one on the button.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head but Alzheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head.
Nice defenses there by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Alzheimer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alzheimer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alzheimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzheimer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alzheimer doesn't seem bothered though.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Alzheimer.
Nice shot by McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin misses with a few strikes there.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.#T4#
Alzheimer scores with a leg kick.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLaughlin misses with the combination.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Alzheimer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by McLaughlin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLaughlin.
Alzheimer with a jab.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzheimer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alzheimer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzheimer looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Alzheimer moves into range and connects with a jab.
McLaughlin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLaughlin there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Alzheimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alzheimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaughlin circles away.
A big left from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but McLaughlin moved away.
McLaughlin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alzheimer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alzheimer blocks a jab.
Alzheimer misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head but Alzheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaughlin avoided it.
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzheimer.
Nice body kick from Alzheimer.#T1#
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alzheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin works Alzheimer's body with a nice hook.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick as McLaughlin jumps back.
Alzheimer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLaughlin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alzheimer misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alzheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Alzheimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
Alzheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alzheimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Alzheimer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin avoids a kick to the body.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin cracks Alzheimer with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer keeps McLaughlin at a distance using the push kick.
Alzheimer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alzheimer takes a kick to the side of the head.
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alzheimer tries to land a front kick but McLaughlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alzheimer throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throws a series of punches but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin swinging wildly here.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. #T3#
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Alzheimer's ribs.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin walks into a straight right hand from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzheimer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alzheimer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alzheimer, right into the meat.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alzheimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Alzheimer moves his leg out of the way.
Alzheimer looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
Jab, jab by McLaughlin - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Alzheimer saw that one coming.
McLaughlin clobbers Alzheimer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alzheimer scores with a punch to the head.
McLaughlin lands an overhand right.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick as McLaughlin jumps back.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Alzheimer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzheimer can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
Alzheimer lands a body shot.
Alzheimer thumps McLaughlin with a low kick.
McLaughlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLaughlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alzheimer scores with a body shot.
Alzheimer connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzheimer throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Alzheimer lands a nice looking body kick.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer misses the jab.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLaughlin. That did some damage!
Alzheimer misses with a lunging right hand
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzheimer throws out the jab.
Alzheimer wants to clinch up but McLaughlin keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.
Alzheimer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from McLaughlin does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzheimer. That's going to slow McLaughlin down.
Alzheimer tried to score with a low kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Alzheimer staying out of range there.
Alzheimer throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Alzheimer avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alzheimer tried to score with a low kick but McLaughlin checks it.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alzheimer cracks McLaughlin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alzheimer throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alzheimer avoids it easily.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Alzheimer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McLaughlins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alzheimer misses with a jab to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer scores with a jab to the head.
Alzheimer tries to land a leg kick but McLaughlin saw it coming and moves away.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Alzheimer ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Alzheimer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Alzheimer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLaughlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alzheimer throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin stuns Alzheimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alzheimer to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Alzheimer closes the distance and clinches.
Alzheimer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McLaughlin smiles and moves away.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzheimer looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Alzheimer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Alzheimer. #T3#
McLaughlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alzheimer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Alzheimer moved away.
Alzheimer throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Alzheimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
Alzheimer misses with a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Alzheimer avoids the punch easily.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin thumps Alzheimer with a low kick.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Alzheimer ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Alzheimer shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer is looking to clinch but McLaughlin is avoiding it.
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but Alzheimer saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Alzheimer throws a sloppy body shot
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzheimer.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaughlin throws a chopping leg kick but Alzheimer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLaughlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
McLaughlin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaughlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alzheimer doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alzheimer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLaughlin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLaughlin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLaughlin there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Alzheimer finds it's way through McLaughlin's defenses.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alzheimer scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer throws a big shot that misses.
Alzheimer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alzheimer avoids it easily.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Alzheimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.#T2#
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzheimer looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
A quick step to the side and Alzheimer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Alzheimer looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Alzheimer throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer lands a jab to the head.
Alzheimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
Nice body kick from Alzheimer.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaughlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Alzheimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range. #T3#
Alzheimer looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alzheimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer is wise to it.
Alzheimer blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick.
Alzheimer stuns McLaughlin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alzheimer thumps McLaughlin with a low kick.
Alzheimer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzheimer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alzheimer.
A head kick misses from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Alzheimer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzheimer backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is working Alzheimer over against the cage.
McLaughlin lands a left hand.
Alzheimer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
Alzheimer throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Alzheimer. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Alzheimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Alzheimer.
I think Alzheimer 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin is the new featherweight champion!
Mike McLaughlin 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.

Event: PFC 88 Fitzpatrick vs Rock
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tree Knee Dad counter with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Tree Knee Dad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Tree Knee Dad's knee but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin looks to land a combination. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad feinted with a counter takedown.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body. #T1#
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin lands a jab to Tree Knee Dad's midsection.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLaughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the head.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Tree Knee Dad's belly button to the back.
McLaughlin lands with a good body shot.
McLaughlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tree Knee Dad rather than just go for the knockout.
McLaughlin scores with a push kick.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tree Knee Dad at a distance.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Tree Knee Dad needs to keep his hands up - McLaughlin had a free shot at his head there.
Tree Knee Dad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLaughlin.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
A cross from Tree Knee Dad lands.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLaughlin sprawls and moves away.#T3#
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLaughlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tree Knee Dad scrambles back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLaughlin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd cheers as McLaughlin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tree Knee Dad doesn't seem phased though.
McLaughlin throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Tree Knee Dad with an uppercut!
McLaughlin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
McLaughlin lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tree Knee Dad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Tree Knee Dad's ribs.
Nice jab there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Mike McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin is looking to slow Tree Knee Dad down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLaughlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Tree Knee Dad sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right and a left that McLaughlin avoids nicely.
McLaughlin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice head shot.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tree Knee Dad on the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.#T1#
McLaughlin misses the jab.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from McLaughlin misses.
Some wild striking there from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad shoots for a takedown but McLaughlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tree Knee Dad might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tree Knee Dad momentarily.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLaughlin fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
A left lands for Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad is defended easily by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.#T3#
McLaughlin stuns Tree Knee Dad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLaughlin with a jab.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Tree Knee Dad's body.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLaughlin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin thinks about the counter body kick.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.#T4#
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLaughlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but McLaughlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin takes one to the chin there.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLaughlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad 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.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad controlling the pace.
Tree Knee Dad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McLaughlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tree Knee Dad is really struggling to control McLaughlin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tree Knee Dad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McLaughlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tree Knee Dad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tree Knee Dad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tree Knee Dad not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaughlin is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McLaughlin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McLaughlin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McLaughlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLaughlin is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad actively working from the bottom here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but McLaughlin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but McLaughlin keeps him under control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tree Knee Dad trying to hold on to McLaughlin's head to control him but McLaughlin postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McLaughlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tree Knee Dad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLaughlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tree Knee Dad!
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
I think McLaughlin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
A less than humble Mike McLaughlin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Venum Tree Knee Dad had this to say: '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

Event: PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
McLaughlin moves into range and connects with a jab.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
As McLaughlin backs off Panikov throws a huge counter combo but McLaughlin manages to avoid it all.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
A counter left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses its target.
A punch combination from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
McLaughlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Panikov misses the jab.
McLaughlin throws a big counter combination but Panikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panikov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Panikov clinches up against the cage.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Panikov manages to break the clinch.
McLaughlin blocks a head kick by Panikov.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin is looking to wear down Panikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Jab by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLaughlin scrambles back to his feet.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
A big right from Panikov misses.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
McLaughlin lands a jab.#T3#
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Panikov lands with an overhand left.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLaughlin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Panikov lands a nice hook to McLaughlin's body. McLaughlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Panikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
A big left from Panikov misses.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
Panikov scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
McLaughlin with a jab.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by McLaughlin - just one landing.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick nicely.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
Panikov tries to bum rush McLaughlin with a series of wild strikes but McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
A jab from Panikov misses.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice kick to the body.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin scores with a nice head shot.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Panikov.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov scores with a punch to the head.
McLaughlin 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.
Panikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
Panikov misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely. #T1#
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panikov misses with a leg kick.
Panikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Panikov clinches.
Panikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Panikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin lands a body punch.
Panikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panikov wants to stall.
Panikov looking to throw knees to the head but McLaughlin is blocking nicely.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Panikov lands a hook that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
A body shot lands from McLaughlin.
Panikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
McLaughlin digs a right hand into Panikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panikov's gas tank.
Panikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLaughlin avoids it.
Panikov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McLaughlin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panikov can turn it around.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mike McLaughlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panikov trying to control the position but instead, McLaughlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panikov into the cage.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the side of Panikov's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Panikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLaughlin pushes Panikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin prevents Panikov from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands. #BC#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin jabs at Panikov's body.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panikov counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from McLaughlin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panikov looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is 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!
Panikov moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
McLaughlin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov misses with the combination.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin is looking to counter with head kicks.
McLaughlin throws a nice looking combination but Panikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panikov's knee momentarily.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin lands with an uppercut that bounces Panikov off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that second round.
That's time! McLaughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Jab by McLaughlin.
Panikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLaughlin. McLaughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Panikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
Both fighters circling a little - McLaughlin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
McLaughlin walks into a jab.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panikov slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin works Panikov's body with a nice hook.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from McLaughlin does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Panikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLaughlin jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
Panikov slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panikov's knee momentarily.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Panikov.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaughlin circles away.
Panikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand. #T3#
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLaughlin.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin cracks Panikov with a good jab.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
Panikov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Panikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLaughlin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLaughlin fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Panikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLaughlin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLaughlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Panikov's head. #T4#
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panikov cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panikov momentarily.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panikov misses with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Panikov.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Panikov's body.
Panikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Panikov lands a head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLaughlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

Event: PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Escobar Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Escobar Chavez settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
McLaughlin lands a jab to Escobar Chavez's midsection.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a left to the body.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Escobar Chavez misses
and McLaughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
McLaughlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLaughlin with a body shot.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donk. McLaughlin catches Escobar Chavez right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez lets loose with a powerful body kick. McLaughlin will feel that in the morning.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin misses with a jab to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Escobar Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Escobar Chavez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin 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.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin scores with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
McLaughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLaughlin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar Chavez is able to avoid easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Escobar Chavez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McLaughlin has got the better of the exchanges.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.#T2#
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar Chavez's head back.
McLaughlin lands a head shot.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar Chavez can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar Chavez or not.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez. #T3#
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaughlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLaughlin or not.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
McLaughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin stuns Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body. #T4#
McLaughlin stuns Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLaughlin lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
That's time! McLaughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R3#
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar Chavez tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin misses the body punch
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that half lands.
McLaughlin cracks Escobar Chavez with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez takes one to the chin there.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLaughlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
A short right from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
McLaughlin tries to break the clinch but Escobar Chavez is controlling the position.
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
Still in the clinch, McLaughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez cracks McLaughlin with a nice body shot.
McLaughlin tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
McLaughlin sizes up Escobar Chavez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Escobar Chavez tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin 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.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.#T4#
Escobar Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a low kick but McLaughlin moves his leg out of the way.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike McLaughlin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLaughlin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DARE 34
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
McGinnis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by McGinnis as he connects with a hook.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGinnis just manages to avoid it.
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses its target.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
McGinnis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGinnis.
McGinnis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLaughlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGinnis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but McGinnis moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGinnis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for McGinnis.#T1#
McGinnis lands a jab.
McGinnis throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGinnis tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
McGinnis throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McGinnis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
McGinnis thumps McLaughlin with a low kick.
McGinnis lands an overhand right.
McGinnis throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2##CL2#
McGinnis has managed to clinch.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGinnis fails to land.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as McLaughlin controls the action.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGinnis takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGinnis's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from McLaughlin. #BC2#
McGinnis breaks from the clinch.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McGinnis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGinnis misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
McGinnis is rocked!
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McGinnis is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him?
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and McGinnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGinnis seems to have recovered his senses.
McGinnis is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses its target.#T3#
McGinnis throws a chopping leg kick but McLaughlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGinnis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGinnis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGinnis scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGinnis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaughlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGinnis lands a nice looking body kick.
McGinnis misses with a double jab
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGinnis's corner calls for a 1-2. McGinnis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
McGinnis has managed to clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinnis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGinnis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
A nice left hand lands by McGinnis.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
McGinnis lands with a right to the head.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
A short right from McGinnis.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGinnis's elbow.
McLaughlin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLaughlin lands a slapping body shot.
McGinnis throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McGinnis tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGinnis throws a poor cross that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis throws the kick towards the body but McLaughlin avoids it.
McGinnis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLaughlin at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinnis misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp right that sends McGinnis to the canvas! McLaughlin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Mike McLaughlin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DARE 29 LIBERTY
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
McLaughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLaughlin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fighter sizes up McLaughlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLaughlin misses with a double jab.
Fighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the nose.
Fighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Fighter strikes.
Fighter cracks McLaughlin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
As Fighter backs off McLaughlin throws a huge counter combo but Fighter manages to avoid it all.
Fighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Fighter avoids it with no problem.
Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.#T1#
McLaughlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fighter swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Fighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fighter throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Fighter jabs McLaughlin right on the nose. McLaughlin blinks but takes it well.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fighter takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Fighter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fighter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaughlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Fighter looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fighter misses with a hook
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Fighter.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and McLaughlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McLaughlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter connects with a single shot there.
Fighter misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Fighter does it's job there.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Fighter lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Fighter throws a body kick that misses.
Fighter throws a poor cross that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a body kick that stops Fighter in his tracks momentarily.
Fighter throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fighter's hands.
A good leg kick by Fighter.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Street Fighter has been cut.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Fighter looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fighter misses with a hook.
McLaughlin feints a counter leg kick.
Fighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fighter misses with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Fighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fighter tests McLaughlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back.
McLaughlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
Fighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLaughlin has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Street Fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Street Fighter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab by Fighter.
Fighter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fighter throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
McLaughlin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crunch! Fighter slams his shin into McLaughlin's torso.
An inside leg kick from Fighter misses.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fighter misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLaughlin momentarily.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter misses with a body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Fighter.
Fighter wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
Fighter takes one to the chin there.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaughlin can do to turn this around?
Fighter looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin unleashes a big counter combination but Fighter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fighter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLaughlin is able to avoid easily.
Fighter connects with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a nice looking combination but Fighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
McLaughlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fighter, right into the meat.
McLaughlin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fighter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McLaughlin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fighter has got the better of the exchanges.
Fighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Fighter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fighter.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Fighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLaughlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fighter throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fighter.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Fighter avoids it with no problem.
Fighter is looking to land body kicks.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fighter tried to score with a low kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Fighter throws out a leg kick but McLaughlin moves out of range and Fighter only half commits.
Fighter misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin walks into a straight right hand from Fighter.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter shoots for a double leg takedown but McLaughlin sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
McLaughlin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fighter thows a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it
and McLaughlin counters with a leg kick. #T4#
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Fighter moves out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Fighter throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fighter.
Fighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
Fighter is looking to slow McLaughlin down with leg kicks.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Fighter scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Fighter avoids it with no problem.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Street Fighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Street Fighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Fighter catches McLaughlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fighter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
Fighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fighter misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fighter scores with a jab.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoids a kick to the body.
Fighter slips a jab from McLaughlin.#T1#
Fighter keeps McLaughlin at a distance using the push kick.
Fighter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fighter lands a head shot.
Jab, jab by Fighter - just one landing.
A shot to the body from Fighter misses
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin clobbers Fighter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fighter. That's going to slow McLaughlin down.
Fighter punishes McLaughlin's body with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Fighter.
And McLaughlin responds with a good body kick, but Fighter manages to step out the way in time.
Fighter with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fighter moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fighter lands with a straight right. McLaughlin didn't see that one coming.
Fighter cracks McLaughlin with an open hand slap.
Fighter throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
A good leg kick by Fighter.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fighter.
Fighter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fighter looks to land a body kick but McLaughlin moved away.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Fighter throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter.
Fighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaughlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fighter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fighter cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fighter.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Fighter.
McLaughlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fighter misses with a hook to the body
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fighter takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Street Fighter clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Street Fighter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Fighter throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Fighter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Fighter misses.
Fighter throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin cracks Fighter with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Fighter is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Fighter.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Fighter seems to have got his legs back now.
Fighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Fighter.
Fighter catches McLaughlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin connects with the punch.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! McLaughlin has cracked Fighter with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! McLaughlin lands another huge swinging hook and Fighter tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Fighter, before McLaughlin can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin is the new featherweight champion!
Mike McLaughlin 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.
Street Fighter was interviewed post fight and said '109'.

Event: DARE: YURMOMMY VS. TRUMP
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
McLaughlin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penn jabs McLaughlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Penn.
Penn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Penn is looking to land body kicks.
Penn throws out a leg kick but McLaughlin moves out of range and Penn only half commits.
McLaughlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Penn throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
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!
Penn misses the body punch
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Penn tries to clinch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn throws a right and a left that McLaughlin avoids nicely.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Penn throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Penn.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn misses with a low kick as McLaughlin jumps back.
Penn needs to keep his hands up - McLaughlin had a free shot at his head there.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it. #T2#
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Penn.
Penn throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
Penn throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Penn.
Both fighters circling a little - Penn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn is looking to land body kicks.
Penn jabs McLaughlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Penn tries to clinch up
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn is looking to counter the offense by McLaughlin and move into the clinch.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Penn slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
McLaughlin tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Penn throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McLaughlin thuds his shin into the meat of Penn's side.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
McLaughlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Penn is wise to it.
Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Penn misses
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a thumping low kick.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
McLaughlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Penn misses
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Penn throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a solid body kick.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Nice cross by McLaughlin.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaughlin circles away.
Nice shot lands for Penn.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
McLaughlin catches Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes the leg kick and cracks Penn in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McLaughlin throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
Penn slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Penn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
Penn moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it. #CL#
McLaughlin gets tackled into the cage by Penn. Penn maintains the clinch.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn 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.#T1#
McLaughlin digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs.
McLaughlin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penn slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn fakes the leg kick and cracks McLaughlin in the body.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
McLaughlin connects with a looping right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Penn misses
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn scores with a jab.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Penn.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn is looking to clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penn. Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Penn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McLaughlin eats them both and turns towards Penn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn throws a lazy body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Penn throws a lazy body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a good low kick that Penn was not able to check.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLaughlin. #CL#
Penn clinches.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
McLaughlin digs a right hand into Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penn's gas tank.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the side of Penn's head.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Penn.
McLaughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McLaughlin on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Penn misses with some punches.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reco Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin working hard to break the clinch.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reco Penn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLaughlin doesn't seem phased though.
McLaughlin scores with a nice strike.
McLaughlin lands with a good body shot.
Penn works the jab nicely.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Penn avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Penn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Penn looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLaughlin scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.#T1#
Penn throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Penn throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as McLaughlin blocks the low kick.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaughlin's head.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Penn misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLaughlin. McLaughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaughlin's head. #T2#
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Penn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin lands a two punch combo.
Penn lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penn pushes McLaughlin away with a front kick.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Penn throws a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Penn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McLaughlin cracks Penn with a good jab.#T3#
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn misses with a kick to the body
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
Penn lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover.
Penn checks the leg kick.
Penn fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin just manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Penn.
Penn tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
A nice side step and McLaughlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaughlin 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 Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McLaughlin eats them both and turns towards Penn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
McLaughlin fails to land with a series of punches.
McLaughlin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Penn.
Penn misses the jab.
A big right from Penn misses.
Penn throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Penn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Penn lands a body shot.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McLaughlin.
I think McLaughlin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DARE 20 X-MAS
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been told by McLaughlin's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Dawson strikes.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Dawson throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but McLaughlin seems unphased.
Dawson misses with a hook.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
Dawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawson's sensitive parts.
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Dawson.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by McLaughlin - just one landing.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Dawson.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Dawson catches McLaughlin right on the button with a cross.
Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson cracks McLaughlin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Dawson misses.
McLaughlin throws a big counter combination but Dawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
McLaughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawson on the side of the head.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A nice combination there by McLaughlin.
A shot to the liver by Dawson. Beautiful body shot.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson 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.
A lazy left from Dawson finds it's target.
Dawson throws a combination that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawson misses with a shot to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin cracks Dawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Dawson.
Dawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Dawson misses.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dawson defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dawson swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dawson misses.
McLaughlin throws a quick counter head kick but Dawson was just out of range.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Dawson.
Dawson with a hook.#T4#
Dawson misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
Dawson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dawson lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from McLaughlin.
Dawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin lands with a kick to the ribs.
McLaughlin works over Dawson's head and body with a nice combination.
McLaughlin scores with a head kick. Dawson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dawson cracks a nice hook into McLaughlin's ribs.
Dawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLaughlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dawson scrambles back to his feet.
McLaughlin lands with a hook. Dawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin cracks Dawson with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin cracks Dawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A jab from Dawson misses.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Dawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawson slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLaughlin there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Dawson.
McLaughlin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Dawson.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McLaughlin scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Dawson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McLaughlin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLaughlin clobbers Dawson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Dawson is rocked!
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him?
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!
McLaughlin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin misses with the combination.
Dawson defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dawson backs up against the cage.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
Dawson swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that Dawson semi-blocks.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Dawson strikes.
Dawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by McLaughlin as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Dawson throws a sloppy body shot
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McLaughlin! Dawson is out on his feet! McLaughlin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Dawson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Dawson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McLaughlin!
A very excited looking Mike McLaughlin 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.

Event: DARE VEGAS
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Ki.
A quick step to the side and McLaughlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from McLaughlin.
Ki looks for a takedown but McLaughlin sprawls well.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ki under the eye.
Ki shoots in for a takedown but McLaughlin shows good takedown defense.
It looked like McLaughlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ki.#KD#
McLaughlin cracks Ki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McLaughlin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ki to stand back up!#ROC#
Ki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ao Ki has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ki shoots in but no luck this time.
Ki is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him?
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ao Ki.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Ki's head but Ki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ki throws a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a huge left! Ki is in big trouble! He's backing up but McLaughlin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ki from any more damage. A dominating finish by McLaughlin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McLaughlin!
A very excited looking Mike McLaughlin 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.

Event: DARE 11
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Bunker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Bunker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunker.
McLaughlin digs a good body shot into Bunker's ribs.
Bunker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Bunker saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Bunker rushes McLaughlin and presses him up against the cage.
Bunker working aggressively here.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks from the clinch.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Bunker.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bunker clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Bunker blocking some punches.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks from the clinch.
McLaughlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1##CL#
Bunker moves into the clinch.
Bunker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bunker is leaning against McLaughlin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLaughlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McLaughlin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunker stalling against the cage.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McLaughlin lands a right hand.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
Bunker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Bunker.
McLaughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from McLaughlin.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker looking to slow down the pace here.
McLaughlin working aggressively here. #BC2#
McLaughlin manages to break the clinch.
Bunker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Bunker misses with an uppercut. #T3#
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin lands a really nice looking cross but Bunker seems unphased.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Bunker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin scores with a nice right hand.
Bunker moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLaughlin takes one on the button.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunker manages to avoid it.
Bunker is looking to land body kicks.
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Bunker. #CL#
Bunker has McLaughlin up against the cage in a clinch.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
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!
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Bunker lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin works on Bunker's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries to work over Bunker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Bunker.
Bunker working aggressively here.
Bunker is leaning against McLaughlin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
McLaughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunker thuds his shin into the meat of McLaughlin's side.
Donk. McLaughlin catches Bunker right on the button with a cross.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunker. Bunker obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunker is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony Bunker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bunker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bunker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Bunker strikes.
Bunker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunker moves away.
Bunker tries to land a leg kick but McLaughlin saw it coming and moves away.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bunker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Bunker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Bunker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McLaughlin jabs Bunker right on the nose. Bunker blinks but takes it well.
McLaughlin scores with a hook.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bunker tries to clinch but McLaughlin is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bunker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job 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!
Bunker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Bunker lands with an overhand left.
Bunker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Bunker avoids the punch easily.
Bunker misses with a body shot.
Bunker 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.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Bunker blocks it.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Bunker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bunker throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Bunker misses its target.
Bunker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
McLaughlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
Bunker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot.
Bunker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bunker's corner calls for a 1-2. Bunker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Bunker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunker lands with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin scores with a hook.
Bunker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunker's hands.
Bunker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bunker blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for McLaughlin.#T3#
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunker moves away.
McLaughlin takes one on the button.
Bunker's jab looks to have found its range, popping McLaughlin under the eye.
Bunker throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
Bunker misses the jab.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bunker throws a chopping leg kick but McLaughlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Bunker rushes McLaughlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
A short body shot lands from McLaughlin as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
McLaughlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Bunker.
Bunker staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Bunker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunker. Bunker obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Bunker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker misses with a jab to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a front kick that sends Bunker stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bunker misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Bunker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for McLaughlin.
Bunker lands a head kick!
Bunker throws a body kick that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Bunker does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Bunker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bunker misses with a body shot.
Bunker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of McLaughlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Bunker forces McLaughlin back against the cage and clinches.
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Bunker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Bunker as he checks the leg kick.
Bunker slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
It appears Bunker was looking to counter with a kick there.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. #CL#
Bunker takes the fight into the clinch.
Bunker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards. #T1#
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin is trying to break the clinch but Bunker has him pressed against the cage.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin blocking some punches. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Bunker.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bunker slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bunker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bunker avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Bunker throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with a double jab
and Bunker counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin misses with a wild combination.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Bunker drives through and clinches with McLaughlin against the cage.
Bunker blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Bunker.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
Bunker blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Tony Bunker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bunker displaying some good clinch control by pressing McLaughlin up against the cage.
McLaughlin pushes Bunker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
McLaughlin is trying to push Bunker away but Bunker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin working aggressively here. #BC2#
McLaughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunker moves away.
McLaughlin throws an off balance right hand
and Bunker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLaughlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunker's head.
McLaughlin misses with the body kick
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Bunker moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin misses with a body punch
and Bunker counters with a leg kick.
Bunker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Good leg kick by Bunker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bunker blocks a jab.
Bunker tries to clinch there but McLaughlin circles away.
Bunker looks to throw a body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
McLaughlin throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Bunker's knee but Bunker avoids it well.
Bunker lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Bunker.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McLaughlin.
I think Bunker 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Bunker!
An out of breath Tony Bunker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE SYDNEY
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow McLaughlin down.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez misses with a hook.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Mike McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McLaughlin's guard.
McLaughlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McLaughlin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLaughlin, not yet.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez passes McLaughlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
McLaughlin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanchez.
Sanchez punching from mount but McLaughlin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sanchez throwing strikes here but McLaughlin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McLaughlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to finish with strikes here!
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McLaughlin is looking to escape. #T3#
Sanchez throws some wild stikes that McLaughlin manages to avoid easily.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McLaughlin is looking to escape.
Sanchez looking to finish with strikes here!
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount.
McLaughlin tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
McLaughlin blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez misses with a head shot.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Sanchez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McLaughlin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez is trying to keep McLaughlin in close.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sanchez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McLaughlin has passed into half guard!
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McLaughlin defends it well.
McLaughlin scores with a head kick. Sanchez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanchez moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as McLaughlin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and McLaughlin counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLaughlin on the side of the head.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
McLaughlin scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaughlin is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McLaughlins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from McLaughlin. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Sanchez with a hook.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLaughlin counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez feints a jab promting McLaughlin to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McLaughlin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McLaughlin scores with a push kick.
McLaughlin misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Sanchez.
Decent striking displayed by McLaughlin there.#T3#
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of McLaughlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McLaughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Sanchez defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin cracks Sanchez with a good jab.#T4#
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLaughlin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that McLaughlin avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLaughlin can pounce on him.
Sanchez misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
McLaughlin managing to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLaughlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
McLaughlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McLaughlin pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from McLaughlin.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. McLaughlin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice body shot.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and McLaughlin counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
McLaughlin cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from McLaughlin. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
McLaughlin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a left to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
McLaughlin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
Good exchange - McLaughlin coming out on top.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
McLaughlin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by McLaughlin.
Sanchez slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped McLaughlin in his tracks.
Sanchez connects with a jab.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLaughlin tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLaughlin to the ground. McLaughlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Sanchez.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McLaughlin avoid being mounted?
Sanchez thows a huge punch but McLaughlin dodges it nicely.
Steve Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLaughlin is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez is just content to waste time from the top position. McLaughlin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLaughlin 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bushido 66: Middleweight GP R1
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Yurmommy lands with a cross.
Yurmommy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Yurmommy's head but Yurmommy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yurmommy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yurmommy.
McLaughlin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yurmommy throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
Yurmommy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurmommy.
McLaughlin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yurmommy to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Yurmommy misses.
Yurmommy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLaughlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Yurmommy's head.
Yurmommy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yurmommy throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Yurmommy scores with the left hand. McLaughlin knows he should have avoided that one.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Yurmommy moved out of range nicely.
Yurmommy feinted with a counter takedown.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yurmommy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
Yurmommy lands a nice shot that snaps McLaughlin's head back. #T1#
Yurmommy lands a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Yurmommy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yurmommy throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Yurmommy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yurmommy misses with a straight left.
Yurmommy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yurmommy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yurmommy throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yurmommy thinking.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yurmommy.
A punch lands to the side of Yurmommy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Eyeam Yurmommy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Yurmommy is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Yurmommy moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Yurmommy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
McLaughlin lands a jab to Yurmommy's midsection.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
It looked like Yurmommy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yurmommy scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Yurmommy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McLaughlin tries to get to full guard but Yurmommy has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yurmommy is trying to control the action in half guard but McLaughlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yurmommy moves nicely into side control.
McLaughlin stops Yurmommy from passing to mount. #T3#
Yurmommy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLaughlin keeps working.
McLaughlin is looking for a sweep.
McLaughlin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McLaughlin tries to lock up and control but Yurmommy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yurmommy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McLaughlin can do anything to dispel that myth.
McLaughlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McLaughlin is controlling an arm, preventing Yurmommy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Yurmommy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McLaughlin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McLaughlin and Yurmommy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yurmommy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yurmommy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLaughlin keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eyeam Yurmommy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yurmommy.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yurmommy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yurmommy ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Yurmommy misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Yurmommy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yurmommy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yurmommy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. McLaughlin catches Yurmommy right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Yurmommy misses.
Yurmommy throws an off balance right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurmommy. #T1#
Yurmommy looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Mike McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaughlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yurmommy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yurmommy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McLaughlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yurmommy lands a nice shot to the body.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Yurmommy strikes.
A swing and a miss from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Yurmommy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yurmommy closes the distance and clinches up with McLaughlin, looking for a takedown. Yurmommy pushes McLaughlin against the ropes but McLaughlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yurmommy avoids the head kick by McLaughlin. #TD#
Yurmommy shoots in and gets a takedown into McLaughlin's guard.
McLaughlin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yurmommy dives into side control. #REVB#
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!
Yurmommy wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping him busy. #T2#
McLaughlin is looking to regain half guard here but Yurmommy keeps moving and retains side control.
McLaughlin is not content to let Yurmommy control the position.
McLaughlin prevents Yurmommy from moving into mount. #T3#
McLaughlin struggling a bit here.
McLaughlin is not content to let Yurmommy control the position.
Yurmommy working away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yurmommy is looking to take a break and control but McLaughlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
Yurmommy takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yurmommy throws a body shot but no joy.
Yurmommy moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Yurmommy.
Yurmommy tries to clinch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin takes one on the button.
Yurmommy misses with a jab to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yurmommy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yurmommy misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for McLaughlin.
Yurmommy throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Yurmommy shoots for a double leg takedown but McLaughlin sprawls well. He's pushed Yurmommy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yurmommy closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLaughlin circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyeam Yurmommy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that misses. #T1##TD#
Yurmommy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McLaughlin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Yurmommy from controlling successfully.
Yurmommy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLaughlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Yurmommy from controlling successfully.
McLaughlin is trying to control the position but Yurmommy postures up.
McLaughlin pulls Yurmommy in to control the position. #T2#
Yurmommy passes McLaughlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yurmommy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLaughlin keeps working.
McLaughlin has a hand on Yurmommy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Yurmommy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Yurmommy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McLaughlin is looking to escape.
McLaughlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yurmommy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yurmommy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
McLaughlin is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Yurmommy quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Yurmommy but it's paid off an McLaughlin is forced to tap! Nice work by Yurmommy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eyeam Yurmommy!
An intense looking Eyeam Yurmommy took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Night night traitor! PS: It's my birthday! '.

Event: Bushido 63: Mayhem vs. Date
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Jostrzebski misses.
Jostrzebski looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Jostrzebski slips under a jab.
Jostrzebski throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jostrzebski throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
Jostrzebski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
Nice defenses there by Jostrzebski.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Jostrzebski's head but Jostrzebski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin tests Jostrzebski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jostrzebski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph Jostrzebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jostrzebski throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
Jostrzebski looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range. #T1#
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jostrzebski misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin flicks out a counter leg kick but Jostrzebski steps away.
Jostrzebski throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice jab there from McLaughlin.
A telegraphed right hand from Jostrzebski misses the target.
Jostrzebski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Jostrzebski.
McLaughlin tries to counter with a clinch but Jostrzebski shakes him off and moves away.
McLaughlin misses with a double jab.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.#CL2#
McLaughlin moves into the clinch successfully.
Jostrzebski blocking some punches.
Jostrzebski looking to stall.
A body shot lands from McLaughlin. #T2#
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
Jostrzebski blocking some punches.
Jostrzebski prevents a body shot from McLaughlin. #BC#
Jostrzebski breaks from the clinch.
Jostrzebski just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Jostrzebski's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jostrzebski misses with a shot to the body
and Jostrzebski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jostrzebski staying out of range there.
Jostrzebski scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jostrzebski. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Jostrzebski misses.
Jostrzebski tests McLaughlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.#T3#
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Jostrzebski moves out of range.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jostrzebski's head backwards.
Jostrzebski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jostrzebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Jostrzebski misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jostrzebski just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin misses with an attempted mid kick.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Jostrzebski moves out of range.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jostrzebski manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Jostrzebski's shoulder, as Jostrzebski tries to avoid the shot.
Jostrzebski throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a solid body kick.
Jostrzebski moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Jostrzebski.#T4#
Jostrzebski looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin lands a jab to the nose.
Jostrzebski throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and McLaughlin moves into the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Jostrzebski.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Jostrzebski breaks the clinch.
Jostrzebski throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a leg kick.
McLaughlin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jostrzebski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jostrzebski connects with a nice looking jab.
Jostrzebski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin cracks Jostrzebski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jostrzebski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jostrzebski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Jostrzebski misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLaughlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jostrzebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jostrzebski loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
Jostrzebski misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin connects with a nice looking jab.
Jostrzebski looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Jostrzebski misses the target.
McLaughlin lands with a slapping head kick.
Jostrzebski staying out of range there.#T1#
McLaughlin slips a jab from Jostrzebski.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Jostrzebski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin lands with a hook. Jostrzebski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jostrzebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jostrzebski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jostrzebski misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jostrzebski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jostrzebski misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Jostrzebski moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Jostrzebski scores with a punch to the head.
McLaughlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jostrzebski connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
Jostrzebski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLaughlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jostrzebski slips under a jab.
Jostrzebski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
Jostrzebski misses with a straight right.
Jostrzebski misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Jostrzebski moves away
and Jostrzebski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jostrzebski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by McLaughlin there.
Jostrzebski throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jostrzebski defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Jostrzebski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An inside leg kick from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Jostrzebski moves out of range.
Jab, jab by McLaughlin - just one landing.
Jostrzebski misses with a hook to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin misses with a jab to the body
and Jostrzebski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Jostrzebski misses.
Jostrzebski misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLaughlin. McLaughlin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jostrzebski missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jostrzebski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin clobbers Jostrzebski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Jostrzebski strikes.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Jostrzebski.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jostrzebski takes one on the button.
Jostrzebski moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
Jostrzebski misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Jostrzebski avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jostrzebski takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Jostrzebski misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and McLaughlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
#R3#
McLaughlin defending well as Jostrzebski loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on McLaughlin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McLaughlin defending well as Jostrzebski loads up on a big left hand.
Jostrzebski throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Jostrzebski throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and McLaughlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Jostrzebski blocks it.
McLaughlin prevents Jostrzebski from breaking the clinch.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
Jostrzebski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
Jostrzebski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jostrzebski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin lands a right hand.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Jostrzebski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McLaughlin moves into the clinch.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Jostrzebski avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the ropes.
Jostrzebski prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
Jostrzebski looking to slow down the pace here.
Jostrzebski tries to break the clinch but McLaughlin is controlling the position.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski. #T2#
Jostrzebski is trying to break the clinch but McLaughlin is controlling him.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jostrzebski trying to stall but McLaughlin improves his position.
Jostrzebski prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Jostrzebski avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLaughlin is keeping busy.
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jostrzebski wants to get back to striking at distance but McLaughlin won't allow it. #T3#
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jostrzebski leaning against his opponent.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Jostrzebski avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the ropes.
McLaughlin digs a right hand underneath Jostrzebski's ribcage. Jostrzebski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaughlin.
Jostrzebski has had enough of the clinch but McLaughlin keeps him there for the moment.
Jostrzebski is trying to maintain a safe position but McLaughlin gets an underhook and turns Jostrzebski into the ropes.
Jostrzebski just leaning against McLaughlin, taking a breather.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jostrzebski wants to break free but McLaughlin has control.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLaughlin lands a left hand. #T4#
Jostrzebski wants to break free but McLaughlin has control.
Jostrzebski tries to stall but McLaughlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jostrzebski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin. #BC#
Jostrzebski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jostrzebski misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
Jostrzebski misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Jostrzebski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Jostrzebski.
Joseph Jostrzebski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jostrzebski takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Mike McLaughlin!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Mike McLaughlin!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Mike McLaughlin!

Mike McLaughlin wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Mike McLaughlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bushido 59: Wright vs. Black
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Judah cracks a nice hook into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Judah throws a nice looking combination but McLaughlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Judah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been informed that Judah 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.#CL#
McLaughlin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Judah prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Judah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Judah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Judah is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Judah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin misses with a series of wild punches.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but Judah avoids it.
Judah shapes to counter with a head kick.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Judah with a hook.#T1#
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judah lands the left hand.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
Judah lands with a straight right. McLaughlin didn't see that one coming.
Judah throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Judah's head.
Judah stalks McLaughlin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McLaughlin's face. McLaughlin staggers backwards, shaken.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judah momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Judah misses.
McLaughlin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Judah eats them both and turns towards McLaughlin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Judah blocks it.
Judah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
Judah connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McLaughlin throws a push kick but Judah slaps the foot to one side.
Judah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLaughlin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Judah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaughlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Judah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a jab. Judah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Judah throws a series of punches but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Judah lands a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin connects with a jab.
Crunch! Judah slams his shin into McLaughlin's torso.
Judah misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
Judah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
McLaughlin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
McLaughlin misses with a series of wild punches.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLaughlin's calf.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
McLaughlin moves into the clinch.
Judah has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a right hand.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Judah back against the ropes.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judah lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Judah breaks from the clinch.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Judah misses.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah slips a jab from McLaughlin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy.#T4#
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!
Judah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah throws a lazy uppercut
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Judah moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah misses with a series of wild punches.
Judah blocks a jab.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Judah checks a leg kick.
Judah throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Judah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Judah.
McLaughlin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Judah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McLaughlin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McLaughlin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Judah blocks a jab.
A jab from Judah misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elijah Judah 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.
#R2#
McLaughlin misses with a straight right. #CL#
McLaughlin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
McLaughlin lands a left hand.
Judah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Judah blocking some punches.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judah scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Judah blocks it.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
A short left from Judah. #T1#
Judah lands with a short shot to the head.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the ropes.
Judah takes a shot to the head.
Judah throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Judah lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Judah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judah.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLaughlin.
Mike McLaughlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin blocking some punches. #T2#
Judah tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin is leaning against Judah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Judah manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for McLaughlin. That snapped Judah's head back.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Judah moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin blocks a head kick by Judah.
Judah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Judah scores with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Judah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah 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.#CL#
McLaughlin closes the distance and clinches.
McLaughlin pushes Judah back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McLaughlin prevents Judah from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Judah breaks from the clinch.
McLaughlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Judah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Judah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Judah misses with a two punch combination.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judah.
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job there.
McLaughlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin. #CL#
McLaughlin pushes Judah up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Judah.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Judah fails to land.
McLaughlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the ropes. #T4#
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Judah manages to break the clinch.
Judah swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Judah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Judah stuns McLaughlin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
Judah throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLaughlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Judah slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Judah lands with a good body shot.
Judah throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McLaughlin clinches with his opponent.
Judah is leaning against McLaughlin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Judah.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as McLaughlin controls the action. #T1#
Judah lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLaughlin lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Judah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McLaughlin back to the ropes. Judah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McLaughlin takes one to the side of the head.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Judah counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McLaughlin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Judah.
McLaughlin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from McLaughlin misses. #T2#
McLaughlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judah.
McLaughlin thumps Judah with a low kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Judah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
McLaughlin forces Judah back against the ropes and clinches.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judah tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Judah.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
McLaughlin tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
Judah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judah.
A right handed body shot lands from Judah.
Judah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Judah working aggressively here.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the ropes.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Judah.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Judah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judah throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
Judah blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
Judah lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Judah as the two fighters clinch.
Judah tries to break the clinch but McLaughlin is controlling the position.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Judah.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Judah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Judah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Elijah Judah!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Mike McLaughlin!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: Bushido 57: Quinn vs. Date
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Snoats.
Snoats scores with a nice right hand.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Snoats has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thomas Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Snoats lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
McLaughlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
McLaughlin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
Snoats dodges the punch combination from McLaughlin.
Snoats drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLaughlin sprawls and moves away.
A big left from McLaughlin misses. #T1#
Snoats scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Snoats misses
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats is looking to counter with a body kick.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snoats wants to clinch up but McLaughlin keeps it at a distance.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
Snoats throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
Snoats walks into a left hand.
We've been informed that McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Snoats lunges at McLaughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLaughlin's hand.
Snoats scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from McLaughlin misses
and Snoats counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps McLaughlin's head back.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Snoats.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin lands a jab to Snoats's midsection.
Jab by Snoats.
Snoats lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Snoats cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin cracks Snoats with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snoats will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snoats throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
letting Snoats counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Snoats moves out of range.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLaughlin has time to react.
Snoats catches McLaughlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
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!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Snoats fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLaughlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snoats scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
Snoats throws a poor cross that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Gale Snoats has been cut.
Snoats scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaughlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a low kick, looking for Snoats's leg but Snoats calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Snoats shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McLaughlin pushes Snoats off but Snoats dives into side control.
Snoats looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McLaughlin is avoiding damage well.
Snoats works to advance to full mount. McLaughlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Snoats thowing shots but they're missing.
McLaughlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snoats. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snoats looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Snoats sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T1##SUB#
Snoats is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McLaughlin is surviving well by controlling Snoats's body position as best he can.
Snoats content just to control the position here.
Snoats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McLaughlin is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snoats working the ground and pound effectively.
Snoats trying to control but McLaughlin is having none of it.
Snoats 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.#T3#
Snoats content just to control the position here.
McLaughlin is squirming around, avoiding Snoats's attempts to control the action.
Snoats controlling from mount.
McLaughlin tries to hold on but Snoats pushes him away.
Gale Snoats overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLaughlin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Snoats is staying active.#SUB#
Snoats jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McLaughlin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McLaughlin and Snoats has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McLaughlin stops Snoats from passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gale Snoats is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Snoats half committed to a counter leg kick.
Snoats connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snoats throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snoats wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snoats throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McLaughlin.
Snoats will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Snoats lands with a nice combination. McLaughlin backs away looking to recover.
Snoats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLaughlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Snoats counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
A jab from McLaughlin misses. #T1#
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLaughlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLaughlin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McLaughlin motions for Snoats to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats tries for a takedown but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snoats attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snoats with a body shot.
McLaughlin jabs Snoats to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Snoats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
Snoats throws a shot to the body.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snoats's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snoats counters with a nice leg kick.
Snoats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snoats connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.#T3#
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoats is looking to counter with a body kick.
Snoats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snoats takes one on the button.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snoats takes one on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Snoats.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick #CL#
and Snoats counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Snoats manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Snoats is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snoats pulls McLaughlin in to control the position. #SUB#
Snoats is looking for a triangle here but McLaughlin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Snoats is letting McLaughlin control him for a moment.
Snoats wants to control but McLaughlin postures up.
Snoats manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snoats is looking to control McLaughlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snoats avoid being mounted?
Snoats is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Snoats lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Snoats defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaughlin can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for McLaughlin.
Snoats fails with a takedown attempt.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
As McLaughlin backs away, Snoats returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
Snoats misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snoats thinking.
A left lands for McLaughlin.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats scores with a kick to the body.
Snoats getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snoats lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snoats doesn't seem bothered though.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Snoats closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the ropes.
Snoats jumps guard but McLaughlin stands there with Snoats around his waist. Snoats gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snoats tries to pull guard but McLaughlin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gale Snoats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Snoats scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
McLaughlin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snoats.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Snoats controls the action.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Snoats. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
Snoats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLaughlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snoats ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snoats throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Snoats misses with a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Snoats thumps McLaughlin with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Snoats.
Snoats feinted with a counter takedown.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats tries to clinch up.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Snoats on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLaughlin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Snoats finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Snoats's ribs.
McLaughlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Snoats checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snoats - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McLaughlin. Snoats shrugs it off though.
Snoats throws a leg kick which misses McLaughlin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLaughlin tries to avoid it.
Snoats lands a nice looking body kick.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats tests McLaughlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and Snoats counters with a leg kick.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
McLaughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and McLaughlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
And McLaughlin responds with a good body kick, but Snoats manages to step out the way in time.
McLaughlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
Snoats moves in looking to clinch but McLaughlin pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLaughlin scores with a push kick.#TD#
Snoats feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Snoats is standing up over McLaughlin. McLaughlin looks to escape but Snoats dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Snoats is looking to take a break and control but McLaughlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Snoats is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Snoats trying to control the action but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
McLaughlin has one of Snoats's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McLaughlin is not content to let Snoats control the position.
McLaughlin isn't going anywhere.#T3#
McLaughlin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Snoats asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Snoats swings around for an armbar but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Snoats's guard.#SUB#
Snoats working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McLaughlin has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Snoats actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Snoats looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaughlin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gale Snoats.
Well Snoats 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Gale Snoats!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Gale Snoats!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Gale Snoats!

Gale Snoats wins by unanimous decision!
Gale Snoats is the new bantamweight champion!
Gale Snoats decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bushido 54: Quinn vs "Shaolin"
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Judah misses.
Judah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at aLion's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McLaughlin connects with a jab.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Judah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judah stuns McLaughlin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Judah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Judah avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from McLaughlin lands but Judah takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah misses with a wild combination. #T1#
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
Judah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Judah takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLaughlin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Judah throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLaughlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
Judah throws a sloppy body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judah blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
Judah throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McLaughlin's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah avoids the body shot from McLaughlin. #T2#
No joy there for McLaughlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLaughlin moves to clinch but Judah breaks away
letting Judah counter with a right hand.
Judah misses with a head kick.
McLaughlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judah.
Judah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Judah counters with a three punch combo that has McLaughlin backing up. McLaughlin nods at Judah to acknowledge the strikes.
McLaughlin misses with an attempted mid kick.
McLaughlin stuns Judah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
Judah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Judah. McLaughlin shrugs it off though.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLaughlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Judah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Judah.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Judah misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Judah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judah ducks right into an uppercut from McLaughlin.
Good exchange - Judah coming out on top.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judah throws a right and a left that McLaughlin avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Judah misses
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Judah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Judah.
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!
Judah takes one on the button.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Judah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Judah misses with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a one-two to the body.
McLaughlin thows a leg kick but Judah checks it
and Judah counters with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target.
Judah throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judah.
McLaughlin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Judah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Judah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Judah is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McLaughlin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Judah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elijah Judah will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
Judah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judah takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and pushes Judah back into the ropes.
Judah lands a left hand.
McLaughlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a right hand.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judah lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Judah as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah takes a shot to the head.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Judah blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Judah.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Judah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Judah backwards. #BC#
Judah manages to break the clinch.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Elijah Judah is winning the standup battle so far.
Judah takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Judah staying out of range there.
Judah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Judah cracks him with a counter punch right 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!
Judah scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
McLaughlin is rocked!
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Judah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Judah checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin cracks Judah with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Judah misses its target.
Judah lands with a hook. McLaughlin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body. Judah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLaughlin gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Judah counters with a head kick. That will keep McLaughlin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McLaughlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Judah finish him?
Nice jab there from Judah.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Judah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
Judah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Judah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Judah throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Judah's head backwards.
McLaughlin seems to have recovered his senses.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Judah saw that one coming.
Judah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
McLaughlin drives through and clinches with Judah against the ropes.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
A left hand lands to the body for Judah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Judah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLaughlins head. #T4#
A shot in the inside from McLaughlin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Judah has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin lands a right hand.
McLaughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Judah back against the ropes.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Judah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judah misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Judah throws a good cross that connects.
Judah throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Judah in his tracks.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Judah avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
McLaughlin blocks a head kick by Judah.
Judah slips under a jab.
Judah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Judah throws a nice looking combination but McLaughlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Judah.
Nice body punch from Judah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by McLaughlin!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin lands with a good body shot.
Judah moves away from the strike by McLaughlin. #T1#
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judah throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin throws a big counter head kick but Judah avoids it with no problem.
Judah digs a good hook to McLaughlin's body.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Judah's leg. Judah is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLaughlin connects with a jab.
Judah moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
Judah lands a really nice looking cross but McLaughlin seems unphased.
McLaughlin catches Judah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Judah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLaughlin darts in trying to clinch
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
McLaughlin with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
Judah throws a counter high kick but McLaughlin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Judah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Judah finds it's way through McLaughlin's defenses.
Judah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
A quick step to the side and Judah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin throws a combination. Judah tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Judah with a jab.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Judah slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Judah throws a shot to the body.
Judah thuds his right hand into McLaughlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Judah connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back.
Judah cracks McLaughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin lands with an uppercut that bounces Judah off the ropes and back into range.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLaughlin has time to react.
Judah misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
Judah blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Judah.
McLaughlin dodges the punch combination from Judah. #T4#
Judah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLaughlin's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. Judah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch
and Judah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Judah staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Judah throws a head kick that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Judah misses with a right hand
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah misses with a hook.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Judah.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Judah defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elijah Judah.
I think Judah 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Mike McLaughlin!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Mike McLaughlin!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight as a draw!

Mike McLaughlin wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Mike McLaughlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: B51: Jacobson vs. Bunker 2
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Daebak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daebak throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daebak connects with a leg kick. McLaughlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLaughlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McLaughlin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daebak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Daebak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Daebak.
Daebak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
McLaughlin scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Daebak.
Daebak throws a leg kick which misses McLaughlin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLaughlin tries to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands with a nice body punch.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daebak moves away.
Daebak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Daebak punishes McLaughlin's body with a nice straight punch.
Daebak tried to score with a low kick but McLaughlin checks it.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Daebak.
Daebak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daebak throws the kick towards the body but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Daebak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Daebak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Daebak moves out of range.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daebak clobbers McLaughlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daebak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daebak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daebak throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daebak looks to throw a body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebak throws a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Daebak saw that one coming.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick.
Daebak throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range. #T2#
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daebak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daebak wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Daebak moves away and avoids it.
Daebak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Daebak moves away and avoids it.
Daebak is looking to slow McLaughlin down with leg kicks.
McLaughlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin fails to land with a series of punches.
Daebak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McLaughlin - that will leave a mark!
McLaughlin throws a jab when Daebak was well out of range.
Daebak just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Daebak.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin 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.
Daebak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.#T3#
Daebak scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Daebak is looking to chop away at McLaughlin's legs.
Daebak moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
Daebak lands the left hand.
Harry Daebak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Daebak closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin - that landed with a thud.
Daebak misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daebak misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by McLaughlin - just one landing.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaughlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin sizes up Daebak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Daebak is rocked!
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daebak doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Daebak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daebak tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Daebak.
McLaughlin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Daebak! McLaughlin dives in looking to finish! Daebak is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bushido 43: Toskala vs. Al As
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Snoats uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Snoats thumps McLaughlin with a low kick.
McLaughlin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snoats has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLaughlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Snoats's head.
Snoats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats scores with a hook.
Snoats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaughlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Snoats.
A good leg kick by Snoats. #T1#
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin sizes up Snoats with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLaughlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Snoats moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Snoats replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McLaughlin blocks it well.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats connects with a looping right hand.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Snoats avoids them all with ease.
McLaughlin cracks Snoats with a good jab.
Snoats scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by McLaughlin as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
McLaughlin throws the kick towards the body but Snoats avoids it.
Snoats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snoats lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats's corner calls for a 1-2. Snoats obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses.
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Snoats.
McLaughlin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snoats cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snoats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snoats takes one to the side of the head.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Snoats flicks out a counter leg kick but McLaughlin steps away.#T3#
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as McLaughlin blocks the low kick.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snoats throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snoats.
McLaughlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Snoats scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Snoats moves out of range. #T4#
Snoats throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
Snoats throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
Snoats lands an overhand right.
Snoats lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snoats scores with a leg kick.
Snoats digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Snoats ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Snoats.
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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.
#R2#
A lazy body kick from Snoats
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snoats misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Snoats throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch
and Snoats counters with a good low kick that McLaughlin was not able to check.
Snoats slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
Snoats is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLaughlin with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McLaughlin's head.
Snoats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaughlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats lands a jab to the head.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through Snoats's defenses. #T1#
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
A big left from Snoats misses.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snoats looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Snoats takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLaughlin. That did some damage!#T2#
Snoats moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
A countering left hand to the body from Snoats misses.
Snoats connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Snoats.
Snoats lands a jab to the nose.
Snoats tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Snoats.
Snoats lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
Snoats tries a head kick but it misses.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
It seemed like Snoats was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Snoats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLaughlin's calf.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Snoats's shoulder, as Snoats tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Snoats looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
McLaughlin looks to throw a body kick
and Snoats counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
McLaughlin misses with the combination.
Snoats throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Snoats now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats is looking to slow McLaughlin down with leg kicks.
Snoats defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Snoats lands with a kick to the ribs.
Snoats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLaughlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from McLaughlin is predictable there
and Snoats counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Snoats misses
and McLaughlin counters with a left to the body.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a good low kick that McLaughlin was not able to check.
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snoats makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snoats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snoats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McLaughlin cracks Snoats with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snoats throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoats pushes McLaughlin away with a front kick.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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!
#R3#
Snoats fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snoats scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snoats swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
Snoats fails to land with a series of punches.
Snoats misses with a straight right.
Snoats takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snoats's calf.
Snoats takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Snoats tried to score with a low kick but McLaughlin checks it.
McLaughlin with a jab.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and Snoats counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Snoats scores with a jab to the head.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow McLaughlin down.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats scores with a head kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow McLaughlin down.
Snoats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLaughlin.
Snoats misses with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snoats counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snoats lands the left hand.
Snoats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
Snoats throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats scores with a crisp jab that stopped McLaughlin in his tracks.
Snoats lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts. #T3#
Snoats throws a good cross that connects.
Snoats throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McLaughlin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Snoats finds it's target.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Snoats throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Snoats finds it's target.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Snoats fakes the leg kick and cracks McLaughlin in the body.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin cracks Snoats with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snoats throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Jab from Snoats.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow McLaughlin down.
McLaughlin walks into a straight right hand from Snoats.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snoats - that will leave a mark!
Snoats lands a head kick!
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
Snoats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snoats tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snoats attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snoats 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!
An out of breath Gale Snoats thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Just Bleed 22
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Allaire throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Allaire throws a sloppy head kick
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin scores with a jab. Allaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Allaire throws a body kick.
Allaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like McLaughlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allaire.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
Allaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Allaire wants to clinch.
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Allaire closes the distance but McLaughlin moves to the side
and McLaughlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allaire moves to clinch but McLaughlin breaks away
and McLaughlin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Allaire wants to clinch.
It looked like McLaughlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allaire.#T1#
Allaire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Allaire tries to clinch there but McLaughlin circles away.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Allaire tries to clinch up but McLaughlin circles away and keeps his distance.
It appears McLaughlin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Allaire is looking to clinch but McLaughlin is avoiding it.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Allaire throws a series of punches but McLaughlin avoids them all with ease.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
Allaire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Allaire misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allaire thinking.
McLaughlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Philippe Allaire has been cut.
Allaire wants to clinch
and McLaughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Allaire's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin catches Allaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Allaire tries to land a front kick but McLaughlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allaire tries to clinch but McLaughlin moves away
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allaire closes the distance but McLaughlin moves to the side
and McLaughlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allaire thinking.
Allaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allaire tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allaire tries a head kick but it misses.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Allaire's belly button to the back.
Allaire has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Allaire tries to clinch but McLaughlin is having none of it.
Allaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from McLaughlin.
Allaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Allaire moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
McLaughlin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
McLaughlin moves out of range as Allaire throws a body kick.
McLaughlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Allaire throws a leg kick that misses.
Allaire wants to clinch
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allaire tries to clinch there but McLaughlin circles away.
Allaire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Allaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Allaire throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
Allaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLaughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body kick from Allaire.
Allaire wants to clinch up but McLaughlin keeps it at a distance.
McLaughlin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Allaire.
McLaughlin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Allaire.
Allaire misses with a leg kick.
McLaughlin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Allaire loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Allaire.
McLaughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Allaire throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Allaire.
McLaughlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLaughlin clobbers Allaire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Allaire darts in trying to clinch
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philippe Allaire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Allaire throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Allaire.
Allaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
Allaire needs to keep his hands up - McLaughlin had a free shot at his head there.
Allaire tries to clinch up
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
Philippe Allaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Allaire moves into the clinch.
McLaughlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLaughlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Allaire tries a knee to the head but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin dodges an elbow strike from Allaire.
A short left from McLaughlin.
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!
McLaughlin lands a body punch.
Allaire tries to break the clinch but McLaughlin is controlling the position.
Allaire tries to land knees in the clinch but McLaughlin avoids the damage to the body.
McLaughlin is leaning against Allaire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from McLaughlin. #T1#
McLaughlin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allaire's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from McLaughlin.
Allaire is breathing heavily.
McLaughlin has Allaire pressed against the cage, preventing Allaire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLaughlin lands a body punch.
Allaire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoiding damage as Allaire throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaughlin.
Allaire misses with a knee to the head.
McLaughlin works on Allaire's body with a couple of short punches.
McLaughlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allaire trying to land knees to the body.
McLaughlin lands with a left to the head.
McLaughlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from McLaughlin on the inside.
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allaires head.
Mike McLaughlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allaire backwards. #T2#
McLaughlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allaire backwards.
McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin lands with a light punch inside.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allaire backwards. #ROC#
Allaire is rocked!
Still in the clinch, McLaughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allaire is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him?
A shot in the inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allaire backwards.
McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin avoiding damage as Allaire throws knees to the body.
McLaughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin - that landed with a thud.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McLaughlin is working Allaire over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A short body shot lands from McLaughlin as the two fighters clinch.
Allaire is trying to break the clinch but McLaughlin is controlling him.
Allaire is trying to break the clinch but McLaughlin is controlling him.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allaire backwards.
McLaughlin pushes Allaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaughlin.
Allaire seems to have recovered his senses.
McLaughlin cracks Allaire with a nice body shot.
McLaughlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLaughlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allaire backwards.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
Allaire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLaughlin is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the side of Allaire's head.
McLaughlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaughlin presses Allaire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
McLaughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
McLaughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allaire can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLaughlin digs a right hand into Allaire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Allaire's gas tank.
McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLaughlin is leaning against Allaire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allaire backwards.
McLaughlin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Allaire with a big uppercut! Allaire tries to clinch up but McLaughlin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Allaire to the mat! Allaire covers up and McLaughlin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin retains his bantamweight title!
Mike McLaughlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Just Bleed 17
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
McLaughlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Syder counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin cracks Syder with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch
and Syder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Syder misses its target.
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Syder momentarily.
McLaughlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Syder.
Syder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and Syder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Syder moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Syder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the body
and Syder counters with a left to the body.
Syder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Syder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Syder slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a body kick.
Syder is looking for a counter combo.
Syder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Syder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Syder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
Syder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
McLaughlin works the jab nicely.
McLaughlin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin looks to land a body kick but Syder moved away.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin throws a combination that misses
and Syder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Syder.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. Syder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Syder was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Syder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
McLaughlin clinches. #T3#
McLaughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLaughlin stalling the fight.
McLaughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Syder blocking some punches.
Syder struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Syder misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a body punch.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Syder avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Syder misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
Syder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike. #T4#
Syder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from McLaughlin.
Syder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Syder trying to stall but McLaughlin improves his position.
McLaughlin digs a right hand underneath Syder's ribcage. Syder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Syder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLaughlin or not.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Syder backwards.
Syder takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Syder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Syder controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from McLaughlin as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Syder blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
A quick step to the side and Syder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Syder's belly button to the back.
Syder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Syder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Syder on the side of the head.
Syder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syder throws a big counter combination but McLaughlin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syder staying out of range there.
Syder moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Syder is looking to wear down McLaughlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Syder counter with a right hand. #T1#
McLaughlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Syder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Syder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through Syder's defenses.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Syder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLaughlin misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Syder misses the target.
McLaughlin thows a leg kick but Syder checks it
and Syder counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Syder is just out of range.
Syder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Syder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Syder sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Syder misses the target.
Syder takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Syder's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by McLaughlin as he connects with a hook.
Syder avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Left hook, right uppercut from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot
and Syder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Syder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Syder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Syder throws a big counter combination but McLaughlin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syder moves away.
Syder is looking to counter the offense by McLaughlin and move into the clinch.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Syder is just out of range.
Syder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by McLaughlin.
Syder blocks a jab.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Syder's body. #T4#
Syder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick by McLaughlin misses
and Syder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Syder to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Syder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Syder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Syder's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Syder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Syder is out of range.
Syder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Syder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
It looked like Syder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a nice head shot.
Syder walks into a jab.
Syder defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the body
and Syder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Syder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Syder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Syder saw that one coming.
As McLaughlin looks to move away, Syder throws a big counter combo but McLaughlin just gets out of the way.#T1#
McLaughlin throws a lazy body kick
and Syder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Syder counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Syder's body.
Syder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from McLaughlin misses
and Syder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syder slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
Syder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin. #T2#
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Syder moves away
and Syder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Syder is just out of range.
Syder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Syder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLaughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Syder. That did some damage!
A low kick from McLaughlin is predictable there
and Syder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Syder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Syder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Syder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Syder's ribs.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
Syder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Syder moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Syder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Syder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Syder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Syder counters with a one-two to the body.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Syder's head but Syder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syder throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLaughlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Syder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
McLaughlin gets a clinch.
McLaughlin is working Syder over against the cage.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Syder backwards.
Syder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
McLaughlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Syder shakes it off.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Syder in his tracks.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McLaughlin rushes Syder and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syder.
McLaughlin working aggressively here. #T1#
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syder's elbow.
Syder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Syder misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Syder controls his hands.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Syder tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Syder avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Syder blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Syder.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Syder backwards.
Syder swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLaughlin is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Syder.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Syder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Syder.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Syder prevents a body shot from McLaughlin. #T3#
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Syder avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Syder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
Syder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin leaning against his opponent.
McLaughlin tries to work over Syder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Syder prevents a body shot from McLaughlin. #T4#
Syder misses with a body punch.
Syder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Syder avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Syder backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Syder fails to land.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Syder tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Syder back against the cage.
Syder scores with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Syder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Syder ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Syder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from McLaughlin does no damage.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Syder slips the punch.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Syder misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin tries to land a front kick but Syder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Syder blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from McLaughlin. #T1#
Syder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Syder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Syder blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Syder's head but Syder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syder avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Syder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Syder is just out of range.
Justin Syder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and pushes Syder back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Syder.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Syder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syder lands a nice shot to the body.
Syder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
McLaughlin lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Syder working aggressively here. #T3#
Syder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Syder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Syder working aggressively here.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the side of Syder's head.
Syder blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syder blocks an uppercut.
Syder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Syder controls his hands.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Syder controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McLaughlin as Syder tries to tie him up.
Syder misses with a body punch. #T4#
Syder blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin tries to work over Syder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to work over Syder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Syder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Syder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
Syder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
Syder tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Syder misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from McLaughlin.
Syder has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin! Mike McLaughlin retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Mike McLaughlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Justin Syder was interviewed post fight and said 'He may have won, but at least I'm getting laid tonight.'.

Event: Just Bleed Midweek 4
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by McLaughlin there.
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
Jorens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jorens avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
A clash of legs there as Jorens blocks the low kick.
Jorens misses with a two punch combination.
Jorens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLaughlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jorens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jorens throws a combination that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Jorens's body.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin flicks out a counter leg kick but Jorens steps away.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorens.
Jorens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jorens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
McLaughlin moves out of range as Jorens strikes.
McLaughlin works Jorens's body with a nice hook.
Jorens falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Jorens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - McLaughlin scores with a four punch combination!
Jorens moves to clinch but McLaughlin breaks away
and McLaughlin counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Jorens rushes McLaughlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jorens throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Jorens working aggressively here.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land. #T2#
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
McLaughlin wants to break free but Jorens has control.
Jorens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
Jorens prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
Jorens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from McLaughlin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorens.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jorens backwards.
Jorens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dan Jorens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorens avoids the body shot from McLaughlin. #T3#
Jorens wants to clinch
and McLaughlin counters with a body kick.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Jorens avoids it.
Jorens lands a nice looking body shot.
Jorens doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaughlin circles away. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Jorens has knocked McLaughlin down with a huge combo! Jorens steps away and waves a wobbly McLaughlin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
McLaughlin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mike McLaughlin has been cut.#CL#
Jorens moves into the clinch.
McLaughlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jorens finish him?
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!
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorens misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin seems to have recovered his senses.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
McLaughlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jorens takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Jorens gets a clinch.
Jorens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorens lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jorens.
Jorens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jorens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jorens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jorens seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McLaughlin can turn it around.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorens blocks an uppercut.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorens backwards.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from McLaughlin.
A nice left hand lands by Jorens.
Jorens throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Jorens tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jorens.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Jorens controls the action.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McLaughlin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jorens is looking to clinch but McLaughlin is avoiding it.
Jorens misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
Jorens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jorens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorens manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorens fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jorens wants to clinch up but McLaughlin keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorens.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Jorens.
Sloppy strikes from Jorens. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Jorens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jorens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
Jorens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLaughlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jorens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jorens.
McLaughlin lands a two punch combo.
A big right from Jorens misses.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Jorens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jorens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jorens's head backwards.#T2##CL#
Jorens drives through and clinches with McLaughlin against the cage.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorens's elbow.
Jorens 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.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorens.
Jorens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
Jorens prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
Jorens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jorens misses with some punches.
Jorens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on McLaughlin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A short uppercut from Jorens.
Dan Jorens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
Jorens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin is trying to push Jorens away but Jorens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorens has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jorens fails to land.
Jorens pushes off an throws an elbow but McLaughlin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorens misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jorens.
Jorens working aggressively here. #T4#
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
McLaughlin lands a right hand.
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!
McLaughlin pushes Jorens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
Jorens misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike.
Jorens digs a right hand underneath McLaughlin's ribcage. McLaughlin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Jorens blocks it.
Jorens working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Jorens - that landed with a thud.
McLaughlin blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Jorens.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin tries to work over Jorens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin is trying to force a seperation but Jorens has the dominant position.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jorens won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McLaughlin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Jorens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
McLaughlin tries to keep at a distance but Jorens has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Jorens misses with some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorens tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorens blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Jorens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorens working aggressively here.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorens swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Jorens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorens blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin is leaning against Jorens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorens's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jorens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jorens lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
A short uppercut from Jorens.
Jorens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jorens lands an elbow inside.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorens.
Jorens throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorens.
Jorens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorens misses with some punches.
McLaughlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jorens won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
Jorens misses with an elbow over the top.
McLaughlin tries to break free but Jorens pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorens.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Jorens avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
McLaughlin has had enough of the clinch but Jorens keeps him there for the moment.
Jorens has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Jorens tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin tries to work over Jorens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Jorens blocks it.
Jorens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jorens. #T3#
A right hand to the body from McLaughlin.
Jorens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McLaughlin.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Jorens lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
Jorens lands a shoulder strike.
Jorens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin is trying to stall. #T4#
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorens throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McLaughlin tries to keep at a distance but Jorens has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorens.
Jorens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jorens pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jorens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorens has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorens blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLaughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Jorens clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McLaughlin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Jorens lands a really nice looking cross but McLaughlin seems unphased.
McLaughlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Jorens clinches up against the cage.
Jorens misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Jorens blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorens.
Jorens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorens uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLaughlin.
Jorens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorens tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Jorens back against the cage.
Jorens throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorens controls his hands.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin blocking some punches. #T1#
Jorens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorens lands an elbow inside that McLaughlin shrugs off.
McLaughlin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Jorens.
Jorens lands with a left to the head.
Jorens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jorens misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorens blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
Jorens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorens misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Jorens blocks it.
Jorens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorens.
Jorens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorens.
Jorens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jorens throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
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!
Jorens blocking some punches.
McLaughlin tries to work over Jorens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorens prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
Jorens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorens lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land. #BC2#
McLaughlin manages to break the clinch.
McLaughlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jorens.
Nice defenses there by Jorens.
Jorens misses with a hook
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jorens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Jorens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorens moves to clinch but McLaughlin breaks away
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLaughlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Jorens moves into the clinch successfully.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorens has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jorenss head.
Jorens throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Jorens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorens lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
McLaughlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
Jorens lands with a left to the head.
McLaughlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jorens swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorens misses with some punches.
Jorens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorens.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
Jorens pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Jorens had his way with Mike McLaughlin in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McLaughlin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
McLaughlin lands a head shot.
Jorens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
McLaughlin circles away from the clinch attempt
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Jorens moves out of range.
Jorens connects with a body shot.
McLaughlin throws the kick towards the body but Jorens avoids it.
Jorens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jorens misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorens misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLaughlin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jorens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLaughlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Jorens's head.
Jorens doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaughlin circles away. #T1#
Jorens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jorens throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dan Jorens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
Jorens slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
Jorens misses with a double jab.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Jorens avoids it with no problem.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Jorens avoids it easily.
Jorens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jorens's calf.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Jorens strikes.
Jorens fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jorens misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Jorens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorens uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the side of Jorens's head. #BC2#
McLaughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Jorens misses with a combination
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Jorens clinches.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Jorens blocks it.
Jorens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin pushes Jorens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jorens fails to land. #T3#
Jorens blocking some punches.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorens controls his hands.
McLaughlin stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jorens.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorens's elbow.
A short left from Jorens.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jorens pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jorens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorens throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jorens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorens has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin blocks an elbow strike from Jorens.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Jorens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks an elbow strike from Jorens.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin lands with a light punch inside.
Jorens blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McLaughlin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Mike McLaughlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Durham counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McLaughlin!
McLaughlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham advances to full mount.
Durham controlling his opponent.
Durham is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham punishing his opponent with strikes.
McLaughlin is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Durham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Durham working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. McLaughlin looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Durham! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Durham!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Normaal throws a series of punches but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Normaal on the side of the head.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at Normaal's legs.
Normaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Normaal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLaughlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Normaal's head. #CL2#
Normaal has closed the distance and engaged McLaughlin in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from McLaughlin as the two fighters clinch.
Normaal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Normaal backwards.
A shot in the inside from McLaughlin. #ROC#
Normaal is rocked!
McLaughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Normaal is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him?
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Normaal backwards.
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!
Normaal is trying to pull guard but McLaughlin has him pressed against the cage.
Normaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLaughlin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McLaughlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Normaal misses with some punches.
Normaal seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Normaals head.
McLaughlin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Normaal! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McLaughlin is unloading with more strikes now! Normaal drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McLaughlin!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike McLaughlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016

#R1#
McLaughlin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Ross's head back.
Ross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Ross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLaughlin.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
Ross slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
Ross throws out a counter right but McLaughlin avoids it with no problem.
Ross throws a big shot that misses.
Ross lands a glancing blow to the side of McLaughlin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Ross ducked under it nicely. #T1#
McLaughlin punishes Ross's body with a nice straight punch.
Ross throws a combination that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ross counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ross counters with a straight right hand.
Ross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ross connects with a jab.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaughlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLaughlin, as that shot connected.
McLaughlin throws a series of strikes that have Ross backpedaling.
Ross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Ross.
A jab lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ross throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a nice head shot.
McLaughlin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Ross avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross misses with a few strikes there.
McLaughlin throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaughlin 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 Ross has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ross and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Ross blocks the low kick.
McLaughlin lands with a straight right. Ross didn't see that one coming.
Ross tries to score with a low kick but McLaughlin moves his leg out of the way.
Ross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at Ross's legs.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Ross was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ross appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ross.
Ross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ross lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ross.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Ross's belly button to the back.
Ross slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Ross flicks out a counter leg kick but McLaughlin steps away.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ross at a distance.
Ross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ross scores with a nice right hand.
Ross checks a leg kick.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ross cracks McLaughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
Ross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Ross slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ross might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McLaughlin has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Ross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLaughlin ducks right into an uppercut from Ross.
Ross misses with the combination. #T1#
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ross is out of range.
Ross misses the jab.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnathan Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ross is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ross moves out of range of the body kick.
McLaughlin backing away here, and Ross unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ross! But no joy.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Ross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from McLaughlin misses.
Ross throws a counter combo.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ross can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
Ross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ross dips to his left and cracks McLaughlin with an uppercut!
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and Ross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin with a hook.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of McLaughlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Ross ducked under it nicely.
Ross jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLaughlin throws a lazy body kick
and Ross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ross looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McLaughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Ross.
McLaughlin sizes up Ross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
McLaughlin misses the body punch
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ross has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ross under the eye.
Ross moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Ross let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
That's time! McLaughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as McLaughlin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ross doesn't seem phased though.
Ross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLaughlin jabs at Ross's body.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross takes one to the side of the head.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Ross ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by McLaughlin there.
Ross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Ross.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#
Ross is rocked!
McLaughlin connects with a crisp jab.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him?
Ross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLaughlin.
Ross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLaughlin cracks Ross with a good jab.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Ross's belly button to the back.
Johnathan Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
McLaughlin with a nice cross.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Ross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLaughlin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ross lands with a hook. McLaughlin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin needs to keep his hands up - Ross had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Ross does no damage.
A clash of legs there as Ross blocks the low kick.
Ross is looking for the big counter here.
Ross checks a low kick from McLaughlin.#T3#
Ross moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick.
Ross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ross throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Ross off balance momentarily.
Ross blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Ross blocks the low kick.
Ross walks into a left hand.
Ross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLaughlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ross scrambles back to his feet.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Ross's body.#T4#
Ross connects with a leg kick. McLaughlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
Ross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
A counter left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses its target.
Ross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin tries a low kick but Ross avoids it.
McLaughlin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ross! But no joy.
Ross pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Ross settles back down.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLaughlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LEGACY! 75
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Coccotti throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coccotti just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coccotti loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
Jab from McLaughlin.
Coccotti feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Coccotti wants to clinch
and Coccotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coccotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coccotti was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Nice shot lands for Coccotti.
McLaughlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coccotti swinging wildly here.
Coccotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Coccotti moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Coccotti misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coccotti. #T1#
McLaughlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Coccotti backs away, McLaughlin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coccotti.
McLaughlin lands with a hook. Coccotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coccotti misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coccotti thinking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Coccotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coccotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaughlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Coccotti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coccotti tries to land a leg kick but McLaughlin saw it coming and moves away.
McLaughlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coccotti.
Coccotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
Coccotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin jabs at Coccotti's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Coccotti moved away.
Coccotti throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
Coccotti takes one to the chin there.
Coccotti throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
McLaughlin moves into the clinch.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coccotti misses with a body punch.
Coccotti tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Coccotti back against the cage.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coccotti blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Coccotti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Coccotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coccotti blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
Coccotti lands a shoulder strike.
McLaughlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McLaughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLaughlin tries to work over Coccotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coccotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Coccotti controls his hands.
Coccotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
McLaughlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coccotti.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coccotti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coccotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coccotti.
Coccotti can't find room to land a body shot as McLaughlin controls the action.
McLaughlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coccotti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coccotti tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Coccotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Coccotti backwards.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Coccotti controls the action.
Coccotti cracks McLaughlin with a nice body shot.
Coccotti tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Coccotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Coccotti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coccotti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Coccotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coccotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Coccotti looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Coccotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coccotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coccotti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin tries to clinch there but Coccotti circles away.
Coccotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Coccotti's belly button to the back.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Coccotti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Coccotti throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coccotti misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
Coccotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Coccotti checks a leg kick nicely.
Coccotti slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
Coccotti with a nice cross.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Coccotti.
McLaughlin tries to move into range but Coccotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coccotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coccotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coccotti.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Coccotti moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coccotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLaughlin scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coccotti ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Coccotti walks into a stiff left hand from McLaughlin.#CL2#
Coccotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coccotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
Coccotti throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
Coccotti blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
A short uppercut from Coccotti.
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coccottis head.
Coccotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coccotti lands with a left to the head.
McLaughlin lands a left hand. #BC#
McLaughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Coccotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands the left hand.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Coccotti ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Coccotti ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Coccotti tries to keep at a distance but McLaughlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coccotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coccotti.
McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLaughlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coccotti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coccotti. #T4#
Coccotti prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
Coccotti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coccotti throws a head punch that misses.
Coccotti tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coccotti tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coccotti misses with the head strike.
Coccotti tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Coccotti tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Coccotti.
Coccotti has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Coccotti misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body.
Coccotti tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coccotti backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
Coccotti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coccotti misses with a straight left.
Coccotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coccotti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLaughlin to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coccotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coccotti misses with a hook
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Coccotti takes one on the button.
Coccotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Coccotti is rocked!
Coccotti misses with a body punch
and McLaughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coccotti is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him?
McLaughlin drops Coccotti with a big left hand! Coccotti is injured, injured bad! McLaughlin jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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