Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Goon checks it.
Goon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goon needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
Goon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCraken defends well and Goon ends up having to push McCraken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goon lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
McCraken tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goon.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
Goon can't get the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Goon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goon just leaning against McCraken, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
Goon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goon is trying to maintain a safe position but McCraken gets an underhook and turns Goon into the cage.#T1#
Goon is working McCraken over against the cage.
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Goon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Goon.
Good standup being displayed there by Goon as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Goon rushes McCraken and presses him up against the cage.
Goon is trying to maintain a safe position but McCraken gets an underhook and turns Goon into the cage.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Goon avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCraken up against the cage.
McCraken lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goon's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon. #T2#
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances 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!
McCraken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCraken is keeping busy.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
A short left from McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
Goon prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Goon.
McCraken misses with a body punch. #BC#
Goon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goon throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Goon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Goon connects with an inside leg kick.
Goon misses with a straight right.
Goon moves out of range of the strikes.
Goon jabs at McCraken's body.
A swing and a miss from Goon.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Goon moved out of range.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goon.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goon. That one must have hurt.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goon has time to react.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Goon saw that one coming.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goon moves out of range of the strikes.
Goon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goon. Goon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken staying out of range there.
Goon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Goon as he connects with a hook.
McCraken throws a jab when Goon was well out of range.
As McCraken tries to get set, Goon tries to push him back and clinch up but McCraken manages to avoid the attempt.
McCraken clobbers Goon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goon throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goon moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Goon.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Goon with an uppercut!
Goon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Goon throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Goon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from McCraken misses.
A nice leg kick from Goon, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Goon moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Goon misses the target.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Goon tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Goon sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Goon misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Goon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Goon blocks the leg kick.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Goon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goon slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
Goon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.#T1#
Goon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
It appears Goon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Goon throws a sloppy head kick
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from McCraken. Those never looked like landing.
Goon slips a jab from McCraken.
Goon tries for a takedown but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Goon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goon throws a counter high kick but McCraken was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ike Goon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
Goon scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Goon looking to score a takedown here. McCraken is defending well but Goon drives through and ends up in McCraken's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCraken holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
McCraken looking for a sweep. Not yet McCraken, not yet.
Goon wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
Goon 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.
Goon content to stall in guard here.
Goon postures up.
McCraken might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goon distracts McCraken with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goon wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.
Goon is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
McCraken has his foot on Goon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goon works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Goon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice body kick there by Goon.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Goon forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
Goon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Goon scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goon tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
McCraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Goon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goon is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCraken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goon.
McCraken is trying to control but can't.
McCraken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCraken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goon prevents McCraken from standing back up.
Goon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goon prevents McCraken from improving his position.
Goon lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Goon dominated that second round.
That's time! Goon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Goon staying out of range there.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
Goon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken swings for the body but Goon moves out of range.
Goon drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
Goon with a hook.
Goon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Goon moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Goon's head but Goon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCraken at a distance.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goon lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goon momentarily.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target. #TD#
Goon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
McCraken wants to control but Goon is keeping busy.
Well, if Goon 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.
McCraken wants to get back to full guard.
McCraken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goon.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ike Goon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCraken wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goon throwing shots but McCraken is blocking nicely.
McCraken is trying to get back to full guard.
McCraken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goon is pressing down on McCraken's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCraken is holding on for now.
Goon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCraken gets full guard.
Goon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCraken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goon controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCraken can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCraken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCraken keeping moving, preventing Goon from controlling successfully. #T3#
Goon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goon landing some decent shots from guard.
McCraken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCraken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goon controls the pace.
Goon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCraken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCraken has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goon throws a big right hand that misses.
Goon is fighting to break McCraken's control of his arms but McCraken is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
McCraken tries to keep at a distance but Goon has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
McCraken prevents a body shot from Goon.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goons head.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
Goon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Goon.
A short uppercut from Goon.
Goon tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dougal McCraken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Goon on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Goon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Goon misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Goon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goon 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Goon!
Ike Goon 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: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Coloradas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coloradas has time to react.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Coloradas is out of range.
Coloradas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Coloradas is just out of range.
A lazy left from Coloradas finds it's target.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Coloradas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coloradas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken throws a jab when Coloradas was well out of range.
Coloradas throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
Coloradas misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Coloradas thuds his shin into the meat of McCraken's side.
Coloradas lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Coloradas coming out on top.
Coloradas takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws a lazy uppercut
and Coloradas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coloradas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Coloradas closes the distance and clinches.
Coloradas working McCraken over with knees to the body.#T1#
Coloradas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coloradas lands a nice knee to the body.
Coloradas digs a right hand into McCraken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCraken's gas tank.
McCraken is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Coloradas.
Coloradas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCraken up against the cage.
Coloradas lands a body punch.
Coloradas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coloradas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCraken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coloradas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
Coloradas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coloradas obliges.
Coloradas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Coloradas.
Coloradas connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Coloradas breaks the clinch.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coloradas manages to avoid it.#T2#
Coloradas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Coloradas.#KD2#
Coloradas sends McCraken crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Coloradas is motioning to the referee to let McCraken up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#McCraken is rocked!
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh McCraken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Coloradas closes the distance and pushes McCraken back into the cage.
Coloradas scores with a shot to the side of McCraken's head.
Coloradas lands a left hand.
Coloradas has McCraken pushed against the cage.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Coloradas controls the action.
Coloradas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCraken tries a body shot but Coloradas blocks it.
McCraken takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coloradas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas lands a big knee! That's hurt McCraken! Oh, he's all over the place! Coloradas lands another knee that sends McCraken to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mangas Coloradas!
After winning the bout, Mangas Coloradas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Ndombele tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndombele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken checks a low kick from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a leg kick which misses McCraken's front leg but catches the back leg as McCraken tries to avoid it.
A big right from Ndombele misses.
Ndombele slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Ndombele moved out of range.
Ndombele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ndombele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and Ndombele counters with a nice uppercut.
Ndombele 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.
Ndombele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndombele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ndombele to score with a decent uppercut.
Ndombele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndombele looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Ndombele's belly button to the back.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.#T1#
Ndombele slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele moves forwards but McCraken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken scores with a hook.
Ndombele slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken cracks Ndombele with an open hand slap.
Ndombele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken drops his hands momentarily and Ndombele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ndombele looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ndombele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range. #T2#
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ndombele throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ndombele lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ndombele unleashes a big counter combination but McCraken bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ndombele slips a straight right by McCraken.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndombele scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele lands a lovely overhand right.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Ndombele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ndombele lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken misses with a hook.#T3#
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ndombele saw that one coming.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ndombele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ndombele.
Ndombele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ndombele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraken wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ndombele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ndombele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Ndombele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ndombele thuds his right hand into McCraken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ndombele misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Ndombele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Ndombele replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McCraken blocks it well.
Ndombele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCraken counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ndombele, as that shot connected.
Ndombele lands a nice shot to the body.
Ndombele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndombele.
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken digs a good hook to Ndombele's body.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ndombele. Ndombele obviously looking to wear him down.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ndombele scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ndombele thumps McCraken with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ndombele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ndombele throws out a powerful jab.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Ndombele moved out of range.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCraken is looking to counter with a body kick.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by McCraken.
Ndombele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ndombele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCraken has time to react.
Ndombele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
Ndombele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ndombele swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Ndombele scoring well with a low kick there.
Ndombele cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ndombele slips under a jab from McCraken.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Ndombele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele scores with a body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ndombele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Ndombele misses with a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a nice body kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
Some wild striking there from Ndombele.
Ndombele feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
Ndombele misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Ndombele with a nice cross.
Ndombele cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
McCraken defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
McCraken lands a body shot.
Ndombele moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndombele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCraken misses with an uppercut
and Ndombele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCraken thinking.
Ndombele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Ndombele with a jab.
Ndombele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken misses with a hook to the body
and Ndombele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
Ndombele throws a shot to the body.
Ndombele chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ndombele. That's going to slow McCraken down.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
McCraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
McCraken moves out of range as Ndombele strikes.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
McCraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ndombele on the side of the head.
A jab from Ndombele misses.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele scores with a shot to the body.
Ndombele scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ndombele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ndombele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ndombele tries a head kick but it misses.
Ndombele connects with a body shot.
McCraken throws a hook but Ndombele blocks it.
Ndombele blocks a jab.
Ndombele dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
McCraken swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ndombele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Ndombele.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Ndombele lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Ndombele lands a head kick. McCraken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCraken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ndombele thumps McCraken with a low kick.
Ndombele dips to his left and cracks McCraken with an uppercut!
Ndombele checks a leg kick nicely.
Ndombele throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ndombele at a distance.
Ndombele swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ndombele moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Ndombele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Ndombele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken lands an uppercut.#T2#
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ndombele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ndombele misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from McCraken.
McCraken looking to stall.
Ndombele lands with a left to the head.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Ndombele controls the action.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ndombele.
Ndombele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
Ndombele throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ndombele.
Ndombele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Ndombele.
Ndombele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ndombele prevents a body shot from McCraken. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Ndombele fails to land.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ndombele blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken tries to work over Ndombele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ndombele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ndombele tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ndombele misses with a hook.
Ndombele scores with a hook.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ndombele.
Ndombele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ndombele to score with a decent uppercut.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ndombele saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a jab when Ndombele was well 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!
Ndombele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Ndombele thuds his right hand into McCraken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
McCraken throws the left hand but Ndombele avoids the punch easily.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ndombele digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ndombele staying out of range there.
McCraken swings for the body but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Ndombele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ndombele lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Ndombele ducks down to avoid it.
Ndombele slips a straight right by McCraken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ndombele 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!
Mousa Ndombele 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: GAMMA#1031 Tam v Nova
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a nice kick to the body.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Point Blanc in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice cross by McCraken.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
Magomedov is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A jab from McCraken misses.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
McCraken takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Magomedov. #T3#
McCraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Magomedov throws a big counter combination but McCraken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken staying out of range there.#T4#
McCraken misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
McCraken jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken lands a front kick.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Zabit Magomedov 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.#R2#
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
McCraken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a body punch
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
McCraken clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCraken scrambles back to his feet.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
Crunch! Magomedov slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by McCraken.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
McCraken follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCraken slips a straight right by Magomedov.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Magomedov throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov slips a jab from McCraken.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Magomedov 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.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Magomedov takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
A cross from McCraken lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from McCraken. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a shot to the body
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range. #T1#
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
Magomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomedov throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
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!
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Magomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
McCraken just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMagomedov.#T3#
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov jabs McCraken right on the nose. McCraken blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Magomedov thuds a left hand into McCraken's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Magomedov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
McCraken throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougal McCraken.
Well Magomedov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#1026 Wrecks v Maline
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Reyes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reyes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Roman Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it.
McCraken cracks Reyes with a good jab.
McCraken displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reyes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Reyes misses with a looping left.
Reyes moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Reyes tries to bum rush McCraken with a series of wild strikes but McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCraken lands with a cross. #T1#
Reyes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Reyes coming out on top.
Reyes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy body kick from Reyes
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken thuds his right hand into Reyes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Reyes is rocked!
McCraken drops Reyes with a big left hand! Reyes is injured, injured bad! McCraken jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dougal McCraken!
In his post fight interview, Dougal McCraken started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#1003 Orlando v Aurelius
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
McCraken takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
Ward lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range.
Ward throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCraken's waist but McCraken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ward off to one side.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ward, as that shot connected.
Ward defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
Ward feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCraken as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Ward connects with a nice looking jab.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Ward looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Nice jab there from Ward.
McCraken is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Ward cracks McCraken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Ward attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
McCraken slips a straight right by Ward.
McCraken cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ward scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward shoots in for a takedown but McCraken shows good takedown defense.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken cracks Ward with a good jab.
Ward goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Ward has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCraken is trying to keep an underhook but Ward manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McCraken gets full guard.
McCraken is trying to keep Ward in close.
McCraken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCraken is continuing to stall.#T3#
Let's hope that McCraken 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCraken working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCraken tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCraken to the ground. McCraken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Ward takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ward avoids the body shot from McCraken.
A jab from Ward misses.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but McCraken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward working away.
McCraken stops Ward from passing to mount.
McCraken can't do much from the bottom here.
McCraken is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward controls the position from side control.
McCraken gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
McCraken wants to get back to full guard but Ward has passed into side control.
McCraken tries to improve position but can't.
Ward slows the pace down.
McCraken struggling a bit here.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCraken struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCraken keeps working.
Ward controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on McCraken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCraken is trying to get back to half guard.
Ward controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ward thumps McCraken with a low kick.
McCraken lands the left hand.
Ward throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Ward wants to land a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ward misses the jab.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Ward digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ward shoots in and bounces McCraken off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCraken has control of Ward's left arm, preventing Ward from doing any damage.
McCraken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCraken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
That kick from Ward tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward throws a low kick but McCraken moves out of range easily.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Ward swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Ward moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCraken wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCraken.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken checks a low kick from Ward.
McCraken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ward with a body shot.
McCraken misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ward misses its target.
Ward looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well. #TD#
Ward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

McCraken kicks off Ward and gets to his feet.
Maxim Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken staying out of range there.
Ward looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ward misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward connects with a single shot there.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
McCraken gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ward trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
McCraken controlling Ward's posture. #T3#
Ward won't allow McCraken to get back to his feet.
McCraken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position. #ES2#
McCraken manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.#T4#
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken lands a two punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
McCraken lands a jab.
Ward shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Ward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCraken staying out of range there.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCraken 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dougal McCraken!
Our winner, Dougal McCraken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
McCraken misses with a kick to the body
and Karmax counters with a straight right hand.
Karmax steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Karmax is out of range.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Karmax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCraken clobbers Karmax with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karmax moves forwards but McCraken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Karmax.
Karmax jabs McCraken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karmax throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karmax scores with a decent looking hook.
Karmax blocks a head kick by McCraken.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
McCraken misses with a leg kick. #T1#
A big right from McCraken misses.
Karmax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karmax checks the leg kick.
Karmax is looking to counter punch.
Karmax misses with a series of wild punches. #KD#
Karmax drops McCraken with a left and a right! Oh, McCraken is hurt - Karmax dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#McCraken is rocked!
Karmax scoring with punches from side control.
McCraken is still in real trouble! Can Karmax finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karmax landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karmax looks up at the clock and then as McCraken takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Karmax smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCraken is working to avoid the ground and pound but Karmax connects with a decent elbow.
Karmax tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Karmax 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.
McCraken tries to buck Karmax off but Karmax is having none of it.
Karmax lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Karmax working the body and head with strikes.
Karmax lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McCraken keeping his opponent close.
Karmax works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Karmax working the ground and pound from side control.
McCraken seems to have recovered his senses.
Karmax is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karmax working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karmax landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McCraken tries to buck Karmax off but Karmax is having none of it.
Karmax is trying to ground and pound but McCraken uses the momentary lack of control by Karmax to regain half guard.
McCraken is looking to improve his position.
Karmax working over McCraken with some ground and pound. McCraken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karmax connects with a nice short shot to McCraken's temple.
Karmax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCraken defending well though.
Karmax is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karmax takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCraken trying to hold on to Karmax's head to control him but Karmax postures up.
Karmax working McCraken over with strikes.
Karmax lands strikes from half guard.
McCraken tries to get to full guard but Karmax has control of the leg.
McCraken on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karmax looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCraken with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
McCraken tries to get to full guard but Karmax has control of the leg.
Karmax drops an elbow to the side of McCraken's head.
McCraken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karmax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karmax slows the pace down in half guard.
Karmax prevents McCraken from improving his position.
McCraken trying to control from the bottom.
McCraken is doing well to control the position and prevent Karmax from advancing to side control.
Karmax winds up and cracks McCraken with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCraken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razkan Karmax dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karmax was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Karmax tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
Karmax slips under a jab.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken throws a body punch but Karmax moves out of range.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karmax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken throws a sloppy head kick and Karmax moves out of range easily.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Karmax looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Karmax avoids it with no problem.
Karmax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
Karmax moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Karmax knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Karmax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karmax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Karmax was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karmax moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karmax lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
Karmax throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Karmax steps away.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Karmax in the body.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karmax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCraken can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
A big right from Karmax misses.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karmax.#T2#
Karmax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karmax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karmax scores with a sloppy right hand. McCraken should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karmax shoots in looking for a takedown but McCraken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karmax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karmax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karmax moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Karmax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karmax.
McCraken stuns Karmax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from McCraken is predictable there
and Karmax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken slips a straight right by Karmax.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken. #T3#
McCraken misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Karmax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken throws a lazy uppercut
and Karmax counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karmax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karmax throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karmax.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Karmax misses the shot to the body.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karmax.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karmax.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken. #T4#
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Karmax.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karmax throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karmax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Karmax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Karmax shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCraken's guard.
McCraken is trying to control the position but Karmax postures up.
Karmax landing with the ground and pound.
Karmax working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Karmax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karmax. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karmax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karmax avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Karmax tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karmax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karmax was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Karmax cracks McCraken with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karmax misses with a double jab
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Karmax was not able to check.
Karmax defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Karmax misses its target.#T1#
McCraken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karmax misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken with a hook.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Karmax's front leg but catches the back leg as Karmax tries to avoid it.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karmax was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Karmax avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Karmax.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
Karmax throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Karmax digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Karmax.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karmax misses the shot to the body.
Karmax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Karmax.
Karmax moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Karmax stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karmax throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
A punch combination from McCraken misses.
McCraken tests Karmax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCraken lands with a hook. Karmax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken misses with a body punch
and Karmax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.#T3#
Karmax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karmax moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Karmax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from McCraken misses.
Karmax misses with a series of wild punches.
Karmax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Karmax.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karmax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Karmax's body. Karmax takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karmax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
McCraken is looking to slow Karmax down with leg kicks.
Karmax connects with a right hand. McCraken shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karmax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karmax has time to react.
Karmax closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Karmax.
Karmax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
Nice shot by McCraken.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karmax.
Karmax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karmax takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCraken takes one on the button.
Karmax throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karmax looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCraken 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#996 Jubei v Hugo
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
McCraken misses with a hook. Yu Tai ducked under it nicely.
Yu Tai throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
Yu Tai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
McCraken ducks right into an uppercut from Yu Tai.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Yu Tai's shoulder, as Yu Tai tries to avoid the shot.
Yu Tai needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
McCraken throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yu Tai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yu Tai misses with a left hand
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yu Tai 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.
Yu Tai cracks McCraken with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Yu Tai.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Yu Tai moves away and avoids it.
Crunch! McCraken slams his shin into Yu Tai's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu Tai throws a wild body kick that McCraken sees coming a mile off.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
Yu Tai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yu Tai scores with a jab.
McCraken throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yu Tai's head.#T1#
Yu Tai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Yu Tai slips the punch.
Yu Tai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
Yu Tai tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yu Tai fakes the leg kick and cracks McCraken in the body.
McCraken misses the jab.
Yu Tai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yu Tai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken throwing a counter right hand but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai moves in looking to clinch but McCraken pushes him off.
Yu Tai misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
Yu Tai moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
It seemed like Yu Tai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yu Tai.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yu Tai to score with a decent uppercut.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCraken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
McCraken throws a hook but Yu Tai avoids it easily.
Yu Tai misses with a hook.
McCraken has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yu Tai.
McCraken jabs at Yu Tai's body.
Yu Tai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from Yu Tai misses.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yu Tai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Yu Tai just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like McCraken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu Tai connects with a solid leg kick.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yu Tai.
McCraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yu Tai on the side of the head.
Yu Tai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yu Tai tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yu Tai avoids it.#T3#
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken throws the left hand but Yu Tai avoids the punch easily.
Yu Tai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Yu Tai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Yu Tai's leg. Yu Tai is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yu Tai!
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yu Tai blocks a jab.
Yu Tai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yu Tai lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yu Tai, as that shot connected.
Yu Tai lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yu Tai is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Yu Tai wants to land a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Yu Tai moved away.#T4#
A big left from McCraken misses.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Yu Tai.
McCraken is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yu Tai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yu Tai swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot.
Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Yu Tai throws a wild body kick that McCraken sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Yu Tai pushes McCraken up against the cage in a clinch.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yu Tai scores with a shot to the side of McCraken's head.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Yu Tai.
McCraken comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yu Tai cracks McCraken with a nice body shot.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
Yu Tai scores with a hook to the body.
McCraken is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu Tai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tam Yu Tai 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#
Yu Tai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yu Tai swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
Yu Tai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yu Tai punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
Yu Tai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken cracks Yu Tai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yu Tai scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Yu Tai is out of range.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Yu Tai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Yu Tai throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Yu Tai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Yu Tai 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!
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yu Tai throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken throws a quick counter head kick but Yu Tai was just out of range.
Yu Tai blocks a jab.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Yu Tai moved out of range nicely.#T1#
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yu Tai counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCraken's knee momentarily.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Yu Tai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yu Tai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Yu Tai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yu Tai.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
Yu Tai ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Yu Tai is looking to slow McCraken down with leg kicks.
Yu Tai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Yu Tai. That snapped McCraken's head back.
Yu Tai digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
Yu Tai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
McCraken wants to slow Yu Tai down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Yu Tai rushes McCraken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Yu Tai avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken tries to work over Yu Tai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCraken avoids it.
McCraken misses with some punches.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Yu Tai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu Tai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yu Tai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu Tai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken misses with some punches.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu Tai.
A short body shot lands from Yu Tai as the two fighters clinch.
Yu Tai lands a left hand.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yu Tai tries to clinch but McCraken is having none of it.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai connects with an inside leg kick.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Yu Tai. #T3#
Yu Tai defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yu Tai swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Yu Tai tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Yu Tai moves away and avoids it.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCraken throws a jab when Yu Tai was well out of range.
Yu Tai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yu Tai lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
Yu Tai avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Yu Tai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Yu Tai.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Yu Tai moves away and avoids it.
Yu Tai throws a shot to the body.
Yu Tai connects with a solid leg kick.
Yu Tai is looking to land body kicks.
Yu Tai ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.#T4#
Good work by Yu Tai as he checks the leg kick.
Yu Tai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yu Tai ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken misses with a hook. Yu Tai ducked under it nicely.
McCraken misses with a low 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!
Yu Tai connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with an uppercut.
McCraken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yu Tai just manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken lands with a nice body kick.
McCraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick but McCraken checks it.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Yu Tai moves away from the strike by McCraken.
Yu Tai avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tam Yu Tai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Yu Tai blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yu Tai! But no joy.
Yu Tai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
Yu Tai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yu Tai stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot.
McCraken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yu Tai just manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
Yu Tai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
Yu Tai loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yu Tai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
McCraken's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai lands with a shot to the body.
Yu Tai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
Yu Tai thuds his right hand into McCraken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
Yu Tai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yu Tai.#T1#
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yu Tai.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken thumps Yu Tai with a low kick.
A jab from Yu Tai does it's job there.
Yu Tai throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yu Tai's knee momentarily.
Yu Tai scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from McCraken.
Yu Tai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Yu Tai moves into the clinch.
Yu Tai tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken tries to work over Yu Tai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai cracks McCraken with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yu Tai pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu Tai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Yu Tai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu Tai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands with a light punch inside.
Yu Tai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu Tai digs a right hand underneath McCraken's ribcage. McCraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yu Tai lands with a light punch inside.
Yu Tai digs a right hand underneath McCraken's ribcage. McCraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Yu Tai.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai cracks McCraken with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Yu Tai as the two fighters clinch.
Yu Tai digs a right hand underneath McCraken's ribcage. McCraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yu Tai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yu Tai lands with a light punch inside.
Yu Tai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yu Tai lands with a left to the head.
Yu Tai works on McCraken's body with a couple of short punches.
Yu Tai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yu Tai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#McCraken is rocked!#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu Tai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh McCraken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yu Tai lands a shoulder strike.
Yu Tai cracks McCraken with a nice body shot.
Yu Tai lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McCraken to his knees! Yu Tai keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tam Yu Tai!
Tam Yu Tai is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Tam Yu Tai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#993 Aurelius v Ainsworth
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
That kick from McCraken tenderised Weudke's leg. Weudke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCraken swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Weudke 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.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Weudke slips a jab from McCraken.
Weudke throws a counter high kick but McCraken was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke connects with a body shot.#T1#
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weudke checks it well.
Good leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
A little feinted left hand from Weudke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weudke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCraken scores with a jab. Weudke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weudke misses with a combination
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Weudke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Weudke throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Weudke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
McCraken stalks Weudke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weudke's face. Weudke staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weudke thinking.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken thumps Weudke with a low kick.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weudke.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weudke throws a front kick that sends McCraken stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Weudke.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weudke.
Weudke is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
Weudke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Weudke connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Weudke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Weudke's head.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Weudke off balance momentarily.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Weudke appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
McCraken digs a good body shot into Weudke's ribs.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Weudke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWeudke.
Weudke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weudke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weudke with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weudke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Weudke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weudke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weudke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke throws a body kick that misses.
Weudke checks a low kick from McCraken.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
Weudke avoids the body shot from McCraken.
A quick step to the side and Weudke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
Weudke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weudke throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range. #T2#
Weudke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCraken misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken feints and then cracks Weudke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weudke down.
Weudke throws a head kick that McCraken semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Dougal McCraken has been cut.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Weudke.
A clash of legs there as Weudke blocks the low kick.
Weudke throws a big counter combination but McCraken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow McCraken down.
Weudke dives in for a single leg takedown but McCraken sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Weudke is wise to it.
Weudke tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Weudke back against the cage. #T3#
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weudke's elbow.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Weudke manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weudke.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weudke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
McCraken is looking to slow Weudke down with leg kicks.
Weudke misses with a straight right.
McCraken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Weudke tries a head kick but it misses.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weudke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weudke misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCraken digs a good hook to Weudke's body.
McCraken thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Weudke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCraken misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Weudke's side.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weudke.
McCraken swinging wildly here.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Weudke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weudke throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken connects with a body shot.#T1#
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Weudke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for McCraken.
Weudke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Weudke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken tries a low kick but Weudke avoids it.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weudke scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
Weudke scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
McCraken catches Weudke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weudke throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Weudke's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke checks a leg kick.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
Weudke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCraken is looking to slow Weudke down with leg kicks.
Weudke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Weudke checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weudke takes one to the chin there.
Weudke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weudke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
A left lands for McCraken.
Weudke misses with a few strikes there.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Weudke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot to the body from McCraken misses
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Weudke looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
Weudke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weudke if he has to take too many more of those.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Weudke.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
A low kick from McCraken is predictable there
and Weudke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Weudke staying out of range there.#T1#
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weudke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weudke misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke blocks a low kick nicely.
Weudke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weudke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Weudke.
A countering left hand to the body from McCraken misses.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weudke on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken thumps Weudke with a low kick.#T3#
McCraken scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weudke misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Weudke tries to work over McCraken's front leg with a kick but McCraken checks it.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Weudke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weudke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
Weudke moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Weudke looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken. #T4#
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Weudke moved away.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weudke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weudke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a straight right hand.
Weudke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Weudke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Weudke down.
McCraken throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
Weudke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Weudke's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a nice head kick!
McCraken takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
Weudke looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Weudke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Weudke throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Weudke with an uppercut!
McCraken throws a low kick but Weudke avoids it.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke misses with a series of wild punches.
Roland Weudke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken with a hook.
Weudke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken throws a fast counter high kick but Weudke manages to duck under it in time.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weudke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke misses with a head kick. #T3#
McCraken blocks a head kick by Weudke.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken pushes Weudke away with a front kick.
McCraken throws a push kick but Weudke slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken throws a series of punches but Weudke moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Weudke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weudkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
McCraken jabs Weudke right on the nose. Weudke blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weudke at a distance.
A lazy left from McCraken finds it's target.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCraken 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#991 Joosep v Azor
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
McCraken throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Camble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Camble.
McCraken keeping moving, preventing Camble from controlling successfully.
Camble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCraken is trying to keep Camble in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Camble trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Camble is out of range.
Camble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCraken's head.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCraken scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Camble.
McCraken cracks Camble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camble moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
Camble ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Camble looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
Camble checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Camble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camble is looking to score with low kicks.
McCraken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camble has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camble connects with a body shot.
Camble takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Camble moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses.
Camble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camble was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken throws a right and a left that Camble avoids nicely.
Camble with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camble.
Camble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab. #T3#
Camble cracks McCraken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camble lands a slapping body shot.
Camble smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camble throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Camble throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Camble.
Camble throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by McCraken.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
Camble throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
Camble throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camble. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken shapes to counter with a head kick.
Camble throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Camble.
McCraken with a hook.
Camble takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Camble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camble slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camble had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Camble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camble darts into range and connects with a nice straight 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 Mike Camble will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Camble misses with a double jab.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Camble moves away and avoids it.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Camble's body.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camble 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Camble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken lands a body shot.
Camble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camble just misses with a punch to the body.
Camble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Both fighters circling a little - Camble finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Camble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Camble moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Camble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Camble slips the punch.
Camble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken looks to land a combination but Camble avoids it well.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camble. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McCraken. No joy for Camble on that attempt.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Camble looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCraken wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Camble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
McCraken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camble shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCraken eats them both and turns towards Camble to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from McCraken finds it's target.
Camble swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Camble on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cambles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Camble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camble.
Camble throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camble swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken lunges at Camble with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camble's hand.
Camble misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Camble moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Camble slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCraken wants it to stay on the feet.
Camble throws a wild body kick that McCraken sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for McCraken.
Camble throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
Camble looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Camble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken. #T4#
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camble.
Camble misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken walks into a jab.
Camble misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCraken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camble throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Camble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
Camble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camble tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCraken swivels and escapes.
Camble throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken moves out of range as Camble strikes.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cambles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Camble - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camble tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCraken throws the left hand but Camble avoids the punch easily.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken misses with a lunging right hand
and Camble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camble circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Camble misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
Camble chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from McCraken misses. #T1#
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camble.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camble momentarily.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Camble moves away and avoids it.
Camble throws a sloppy head kick
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Camble misses with a straight left.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Camble is wise to it.
Camble throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Camble misses with a hook.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
Camble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a shot to the body. #T2#
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken misses with a straight right.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
Camble just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camble throws a right hand that misses
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
Camble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Camble.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camble's sensitive parts.
Camble throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Camble misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camble throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camble takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camble slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camble moves away.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Camble stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a hook.
Camble misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Camble lunges at McCraken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCraken's hand.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camble throws out the jab.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camble needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
Camble throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken moves out of range as Camble throws a body kick. #T4#
Camble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCraken but McCraken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That kick from Camble tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camble.
Donk. Camble catches McCraken right on the button with a cross.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from McCraken misses.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Camble stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Camble thumps McCraken with a low kick.
McCraken throws a jab when Camble was well out of range.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Our winner, Dougal McCraken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#987 Aurelius v Rectal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurminen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken 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.
McCraken throws a hook but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
McCraken jabs at Nurminen's body.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing. #T1#
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
McCraken connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken throws a right and a left that Nurminen avoids nicely.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
McCraken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurminen's head.
McCraken lands with a straight right. Nurminen didn't see that one coming.
McCraken throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Nurminen as he checks the leg kick.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1-2. McCraken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.#T2#
A good leg kick by McCraken.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
Nurminen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurminen attempts a counter takedown but McCraken avoids it well and moves away.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Nurminen's belly button to the back.#T3#
Nurminen moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Nurminen attempts a counter takedown but McCraken avoids it well and moves away.
McCraken throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurminen moves away.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Nurminen moved out of range nicely.
Nurminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurminen checks a leg kick.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
Nurminen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurminen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Nurminen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurminen.
McCraken pulls Nurminen in to control the position. #SU#
Nurminen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCraken, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Nurminen blocks the low kick.
McCraken tests Nurminen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Nurminen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCraken!
McCraken tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nurminen is not going to allow McCraken to sit and survive in this position.
Nurminen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken tries to escape the position. #T1#
McCraken is trying to get back to his feet but Nurminen has full control of the position and if anything, McCraken has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McCraken trying to control but not successfully.
Nurminen has the hooks in. McCraken is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Nurminen.#SU#
Nurminen gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurminen was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Nurminen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurminen in his tracks.
McCraken misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Nurminen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

McCraken pushes Nurminen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurminen's hands.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nurminen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurminen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurminen avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurminen drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurminen was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Nurminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurminen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
McCraken swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Nurminen counters with a single leg into guard. McCraken didn't expect that.
McCraken working a defensive guard but Nurminen manages to pass into side control anyway.
McCraken manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Nurminen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nurminen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Nurminen saw that one coming.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCraken misses with a double jab #TD#
and Nurminen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCraken's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
McCraken misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen slips under a jab.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nurminen slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurminen's head.
Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurminen.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurminen.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Nurminen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurminen.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurminen.
Nurminen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
McCraken misses with the body kick#TD#
so Nurminen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2##SU#
Nurminen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCraken, up you get!
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Nurminen attempts a counter takedown but McCraken avoids it well and moves away.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Nurminen defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Nurminen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCraken throws a jab when Nurminen was well out of range.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from McCraken misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from McCraken is predictable there #TD#
and Nurminen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurminen. #SU#
Nurminen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Nurminen slips a straight right by McCraken.
Nurminen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Nurminen.
Nurminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Nurminen counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCraken won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Nurminen stands up and beckons McCraken to his feet.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Nurminen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken scores with a hook.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Nurminen moves away and avoids it.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurminen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurminen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Nurminen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCraken's guard.
McCraken looking for a sweep. Not yet McCraken, not yet.
McCraken controlling the position.
McCraken wants to sweep here but Nurminen controlling him for the moment. #SU#
McCraken is working an open guard so Nurminen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kebab Nurminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken throws a hook but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Nurminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCraken 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#983 Augustus v Ainsworth
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for McCraken.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCraken throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.#T2#
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Jackson.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCraken.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson misses with the head strike. #T3#
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Jackson.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
McCraken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
McCraken pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head. #BC#
McCraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Jackson clinches up with McCraken and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McCraken breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Jackson 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.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
Jackson throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Jackson wants to clinch.
A left lands for McCraken.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.#CL2#
Jackson forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of McCraken's head. #T2#
McCraken working aggressively here.
Jackson pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dougal McCraken has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from McCraken.
Jackson prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
McCraken misses with some punches. #BC#
McCraken breaks from the clinch.
A big left from McCraken misses.
McCraken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick from McCraken.
McCraken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
A big right from Jackson misses.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!#T4#
McCraken swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
McCraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCraken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken thumps Jackson with a low kick.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCraken throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken misses the body punch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
That's time! McCraken'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#
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCraken's head.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Jackson misses.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson thuds his right hand into McCraken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
McCraken scores with a nice head shot.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.#T1#
Jackson is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Jackson drops McCraken with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McCraken looks back up at him and smiles so Jackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#McCraken is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Oh McCraken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
McCraken tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson blocks a head kick by McCraken.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McCraken drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jackson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McCraken's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Jackson!
A relieved looking Demetrius Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#980 Akechi v Yamcha
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers with a hook.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by McCraken.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
Rodgers throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Rodgers had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
Rodgers scores with a jab. McCraken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Rodgers 's ribs.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't 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!
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken scores with a hook.
Rodgers misses the jab.#T2#
Rodgers lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Rodgers .
McCraken 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.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Rodgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Rodgers moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodgers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Rodgers swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers .
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers .
Rodgers looks for a takedown but McCraken sprawls well.
As Rodgers backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers walks into a jab.
Rodgers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rodgers slips under a jab from McCraken.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCraken takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rodgers .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
McCraken is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodgers connects with a decent elbow.
Rodgers is working McCraken over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCraken to see if he's OK.
McCraken is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rodgers looks to land a strike but McCraken avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McCraken wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodgers pushing down on McCraken's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCraken misses with a straight right.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken clobbers Rodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodgers with a jab.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Rodgers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Rodgers cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of 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!
McCraken cracks Rodgers with an open hand slap.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Rodgers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Rodgers takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Rodgers .
Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Rodgers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodgers off the cage and back into range.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Rodgers misses with a straight right. #T2#
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Rodgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodgers scores with a hook.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the body
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers .
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodgers 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodgers scrambles back to his feet.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCraken throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers .
McCraken slips under a jab.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Rodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodgers walks into a jab.
McCraken 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!
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Nice cross by McCraken.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers scores with a shot to the body.
Rodgers slips a straight right by McCraken.
A shot to the liver by Rodgers . Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Rodgers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodgers cracks McCraken with an open hand slap.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
McCraken misses with a hook.
McCraken slips a jab from Rodgers .
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
Rodgers lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a body kick that stops Rodgers in his tracks momentarily.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodgers misses.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Rodgers throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Rodgers .
Rodgers slips under a jab from McCraken.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick.
Rodgers digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken works Rodgers 's body with a nice hook.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
McCraken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodgers circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodgers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodgers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCraken's hands.
McCraken swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Rodgers 's knee.
Rodgers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodgers throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by McCraken.
Rodgers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCraken 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A very excited looking Dougal McCraken 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: GAMMA#977 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
McCraken misses with a hook to the body
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Weight avoids it with no problem.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight misses with a few strikes there.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Weight's ribs.
Weight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weight scrambles back to his feet.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Weight moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
Weight staying out of range there.
Weight throws a big counter combination but McCraken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Weight knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
McCraken moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weight misses the shot to the body.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Weight counters with a crisp one two that drops McCraken! Weight thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McCraken to his feet! McCraken is in big trouble!
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weight 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!
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weight moves out of range of the strikes.
Weight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Weight is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
Weight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Weight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken with a jab.
Jab by McCraken.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Weight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Weight throws a big counter combination but McCraken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Weight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weight.
Weight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weight connects with a body shot.
McCraken jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
Weight moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
Weight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
McCraken throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
McCraken throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weight under the eye.
Weight moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weight's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weight slips a jab from McCraken.
Weight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by McCraken.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCraken throws a head kick that half lands.
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weight will feel that in the morning.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Weight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Weight saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weight.
Weight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.
Weight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Weight might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Weight's body.
Welter Weight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
McCraken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weight if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Weight checks a low kick from McCraken.
Weight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Weight's shoulder, as Weight tries to avoid the shot.
Weight is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weight moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
McCraken digs a good body shot into Weight's ribs.
Weight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken misses with a jab to the body
and McCraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken tries a head kick but it misses.
Weight misses with a jab to the body
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCraken catches Weight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken lands the left hand.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Weight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken jabs Weight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCraken.
McCraken punishes Weight's body with a nice straight punch.
Weight takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Weight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for McCraken. #T4#
Weight swinging wildly here.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weight moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight slips under a jab.
It looked like Weight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
Crunch! McCraken slams his shin into Weight's torso.
Weight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Weight moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
Weight misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCraken throws a jab when Weight was well out of range.
Weight is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Weight's leg but Weight calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Weight misses the target.
Weight will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCraken tries to work over Weight's front leg with a kick but Weight checks it.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Weight off balance momentarily.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Weight sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Weight misses its target.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Weight with an uppercut!
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Weight.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Weight throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Weight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weight avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Weight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Weight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weight 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.
Weight walks into a left hand.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Weight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
McCraken lunges at Weight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weight's hand.
McCraken thumps Weight with a low 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!
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weight at a distance.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weight momentarily.
McCraken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weight. Weight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by McCraken.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weight on the side of the head.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
Weight avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken punishes Weight's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.#T3#
Weight avoids the body shot from McCraken.
An attempted straight right counter from Weight misses the target.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Weight's head back.
Weight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
Weight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Weight checks it.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Weight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weight misses the body punch
and McCraken counters with a body kick that stops Weight in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Weight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken with a hook.
McCraken slips under a jab from Weight.
Weight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Welter Weight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCraken 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#973 Karim v Barboza
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Weudke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Weudke's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weudke throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weudke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken throws a hook but Weudke avoids it easily.
McCraken moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWeudke.
Weudke slips under a jab from McCraken.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weudke checks a leg kick.
Weudke throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
Weudke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCraken throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
McCraken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weudke lunges at McCraken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCraken's hand.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Weudke jumps back.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Weudke misses its intended target.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Weudke moved out of range nicely.
McCraken misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Weudke counters with a head kick that drops McCraken to the mat! McCraken scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#McCraken is rocked!
Weudke cracks McCraken with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McCraken falls to his knees and Weudke doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Weudke!
Roland Weudke is the new welterweight champion!
Roland Weudke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#969 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
River throws the kick towards the body but McCraken avoids it.
McCraken jabs at River's body.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken throws a low kick but River avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
River shoots in but McCraken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.#T1#
River ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
River misses with a double jab
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
River moves away from the strike by McCraken. #CL2#
River closes the distance and pushes McCraken back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
River tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCraken is defending well for now.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action. #T2#
River has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraken.#BC#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken avoids the head kick by River.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken with a nice cross.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCraken's hands.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with a low kick as McCraken jumps back.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.#T3#
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a shot to the body.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but River is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
River blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
River is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken working aggressively here.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
River tries to pull guard but McCraken holds him up against the cage and eventually River drops back down to his feet.
River creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCraken's defenses.
River misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCraken seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken blocks a body shot from River.
McCraken misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River misses with an uppercut.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
McCraken throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
McCraken throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
McCraken misses with a straight right.
McCraken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River lands a body shot.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
River swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
And River tries to counter it with a takedown but McCraken pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
McCraken jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
River misses with a takedown attempt
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken thumps River with a low kick.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River misses with a leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken slips under a jab from River.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
A good leg kick by River.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow McCraken down.
River slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from River.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
River gets the takedown into side control.

McCraken bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
River throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River misses with a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
River throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by River.
A big right from River misses. #T4#
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCraken.
River throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
A jab from McCraken misses.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
River cracks McCraken with a good jab.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
River throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
River is looking to chop away at McCraken's legs.
River throws a sloppy head kick
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by River.
River throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a series of strikes. McCraken will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken avoids the head kick by River.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as McCraken blocks the low kick.
It looked like McCraken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from River.
McCraken throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McCraken checks a low kick from River.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
River scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a good, hard body kick but McCraken shrugs it off.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from River.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
River blocks a head kick by McCraken.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCraken's head.
River misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a left and a right that stings River. #T3#
River goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
River throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
McCraken avoids the head kick by River.
McCraken stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
River throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
River throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and River only half commits. #T4#
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
McCraken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River wants to counter with a clinch but McCraken pushes him away.
River misses with a straight right.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken slips under a jab from River.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dougal McCraken did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
River connects with a leg kick.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
River tries to counter with a clinch but McCraken shakes him off and moves away.
River gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River stalks McCraken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCraken's face. McCraken staggers backwards, shaken.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
River throws a shot to the body.
River staying out of range there.
River checks a leg kick.
River misses the shot to the body.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. River catches McCraken right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.#T1#
River misses with a punch to the body.
River is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCraken pulls him back up using the underhooks.
River tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken lands an uppercut.#BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River fails with the takedown.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!#CL2#
River clinches up with McCraken and pushes him back against the cage.
McCraken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River stalling in the clinch but McCraken improves position.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCraken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a body punch.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from River.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from McCraken.
River lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
McCraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken. #T3#
McCraken lands a body shot.
McCraken lands with a light punch inside.
McCraken lands an uppercut.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with some punches.
River tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
River jumps guard and drags McCraken to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
River keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
McCraken controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
River keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
McCraken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken had his way with Patrick River in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
River throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and River only half commits.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River checks a low kick from McCraken.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken checks a leg kick nicely.
River misses with the combination.
River misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
McCraken connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCraken's sensitive parts.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.#T2#
McCraken throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraken throws a quick counter head kick but River was just out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
River throws a leg kick which misses McCraken's front leg but catches the back leg as McCraken tries to avoid it.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCraken blocks a jab.
River checks a leg kick.
McCraken blocks a head kick by River.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
River throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from River.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
McCraken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCraken scrambles back to his feet.
River is looking to clinch.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
McCraken catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken jabs at River's body.
River throws a front kick that sends McCraken stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
McCraken throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
River misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
River throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
River misses with a body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken retains his welterweight title!
Dougal McCraken spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#964 Aurelius v Spratt
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Nice body kick from McCraken.
An inside leg kick lands from Ape.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
McCraken 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.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
Ape tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCraken tries to move into range but Ape moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ape scores with a jab to the body.
Ape lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Ape jumps back.
Ape misses with an uppercut.
Ape backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Ape keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ape misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Ape is wise to it.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
Ape takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCraken takes a swing at Ape's ribcage but misses.
McCraken connects with the punch.
Ape moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Ape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Ape closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses with the head strike. #T2#
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from McCraken.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Ape controls the action.
McCraken pushes Ape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ape lands a knee to the body.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape is pushing McCraken up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ape is looking to control McCraken's arms but McCraken gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ape has his back to the cage.
McCraken working aggressively here.
McCraken working aggressively here.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but McCraken is blocking nicely. #BC2#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ape slips under a jab from McCraken.#T3#
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
Ape is looking to clinch.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Ape misses the jab.
McCraken with a jab.
Ape throws a leg kick which misses McCraken's front leg but catches the back leg as McCraken tries to avoid it.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McCraken avoided it.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Ape misses.
McCraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ape throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and Ape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Ape.
Donk. McCraken catches Ape right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Ape doesn't manage to clinch there - McCraken circles away.
McCraken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
McCraken misses with a hook to the body
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McCraken avoided it.
Ape drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCraken slips a jab from Ape.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
A little feinted left hand from Ape on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Ape checks it.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Ape buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ape avoids the body shot from McCraken.
A jab from Ape misses.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Ape checks it.
McCraken throws a nice looking combination but Ape bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ape throws a counter high kick but McCraken was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken slips a jab from Ape.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ape wants to clinch.#T1#
Ape scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ape takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ape is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ape doesn't seem bothered though.
Ape slips under a jab.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Ape counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken slips a straight right by Ape.
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Ape's side.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1-2. McCraken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ape tries to clinch but McCraken is having none of it.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Ape half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ape takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ape will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Ape throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ape throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
Ape backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Ape on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ape checks the leg kick.
Ape moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Ape lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCraken connects with a body shot.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
Ape moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Ape's leg. Ape is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCraken lands with a nice body kick.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Ape's ribs.
McCraken throws out a leg kick but Ape moves out of range and McCraken only half commits.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ape checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Ape ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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.#R3#
Ape looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ape misses.
Ape avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Ape misses.
Ape lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ape swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ape misses with a hook
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken lands a jab.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Ape off balance momentarily.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected. #T2#
Some wild striking there from McCraken.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromApe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Ape takes the fight into the clinch.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCraken.
Ape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Ape managing to block the knees to the body from McCraken.
McCraken digs a right hand into Ape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ape's gas tank.
McCraken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ape 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.
McCraken lands a body punch.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCraken is defending well for now.
McCraken lands with a light punch inside.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCraken blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape crunches a lovely knee into McCraken's ribcage.
McCraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
McCraken looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape is trying to push McCraken away but McCraken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ape misses with the head strike.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Ape looking to stall.
McCraken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but McCraken blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
McCraken lands with a left to the head.
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCraken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ape on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Ape.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Ape scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Ape's defenses.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ape has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ape takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ape doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Ape 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
McCraken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ape. Ape circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ape looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ape moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from McCraken misses
and Ape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Ape.
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
Ape takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ape checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ape takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCraken feints and then cracks Ape's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ape down.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ape.
McCraken lands a jab.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken punishes Ape's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Ape's body. Ape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.#T3#
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ape has time to react.
Ape scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
McCraken is looking to slow Ape down with leg kicks.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ape.
McCraken keeps Ape at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Ape clinches with his opponent.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Ape has McCraken pushed against the cage.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCraken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape working aggressively here.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Ape landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken lands a left hand.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Ape off balance momentarily.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape misses with a head kick.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Ape had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.#R5#
McCraken punishes Ape's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Ape takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ape staying out of range there.
Ape moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ape misses the target.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Ape is looking to counter punch.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ape throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
And McCraken responds with a good body kick, but Ape manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken lands a jab to Ape's midsection.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.#T1#
Ape gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCraken with a hook.
Ape has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by McCraken.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ape at a distance.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Ape feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ape at a distance.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grey Ape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ape tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. McCraken catches Ape right on the button with a cross.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
Ape throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Ape counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ape looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Ape.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken throws a right and a left that Ape avoids nicely.
Ape was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ape has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Ape blocks a leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Ape's body. Ape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken slips a jab from Ape.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Ape tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
McCraken thinks about the counter body kick.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ape throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Ape's ribs.
Ape swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a hook but Ape avoids it easily.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ape's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCraken 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken is the new welterweight champion!
Dougal McCraken 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: GAMMA#961 Augustus v Shane
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
McCraken jabs Weudke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weudke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Weudke lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Weudke misses its intended target.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weudke pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Weudke settles back down.
It appears McCraken was looking to counter with a kick there.
McCraken throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weudke throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken backing away here, and Weudke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken is looking to slow Weudke down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Weudke is predictable there
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken cracks Weudke with an open hand slap.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken. #T1#
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke is looking to slow McCraken down with leg kicks.
Weudke tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Weudke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken thumps Weudke with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken misses the jab.
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
McCraken throws a push kick but Weudke slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from Weudke misses.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weudke counters with a three punch combo that has McCraken backing up. McCraken nods at Weudke to acknowledge the strikes.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weudke tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.#T2#
Nice body punch from Weudke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke staying out of range there.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Weudke moved away.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken throws a push kick but Weudke slaps the foot to one side.
Weudke moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke throws a poor cross that misses
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
A head kick from McCraken lands but Weudke takes it in his stride.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Weudke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken clobbers Weudke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCraken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken backing away here, and Weudke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken lands with a nice body kick.
Weudke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Weudke misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCraken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weudke's head.
Weudke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
Weudke scores with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCraken - that will leave a mark!
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Weudke misses
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Weudke throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow McCraken down.
McCraken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab from Weudke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
McCraken scores with a head kick. #T4#
Weudke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCraken on the side of the head.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
A big left from Weudke misses.
Weudke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Weudke throws a series of punches but McCraken avoids them all with ease.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Weudke's front leg but catches the back leg as Weudke tries to avoid it.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Weudke is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated 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.#R2#
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Weudke moved away.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weudke.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Donk. Weudke catches McCraken right on the button with a cross.
Weudke scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
Weudke blocks a jab.#T1#
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken thumps Weudke with a low kick.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Weudke tries to work over McCraken's front leg with a kick but McCraken checks it.
Weudke is looking to slow McCraken down with leg kicks.
Weudke lands with a shot to the body.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke scores with a leg kick.
McCraken works Weudke's body with a nice hook.
Weudke moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Weudke shrugs it off though.
Weudke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weudke misses with a double jab.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Weudke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
Weudke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head.
Weudke connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow McCraken down.
McCraken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weudke counters with a good low kick that McCraken was not able to check.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weudke. That did some damage!
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken throws a series of punches but Weudke avoids them all with ease.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weudke counters with an inside leg kick.
McCraken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weudke takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCraken rather than just go for the knockout.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke tries a quick counter leg kick but McCraken is wise to it.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
Weudke blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCraken fails to land with a series of punches.
Weudke feints a counter leg kick.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
McCraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weudke on the side of the head.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weudke can do to turn this around?
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Weudke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Weudke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCraken has got the better of the exchanges.
Weudke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCraken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Weudke takes one on the button.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Weudke is trying to counter with his kicks.
Weudke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weudke scrambles back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Weudke.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Weudke's head but Weudke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
As McCraken backs off Weudke throws a huge counter combo but McCraken manages to avoid it all.
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Weudke - that will leave a mark!
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
Weudke thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke lands a nice looking body shot.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Weudke throws a leg kick that misses.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
McCraken throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Weudke counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Weudke's body. Weudke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Weudke.
A big right from McCraken misses.
A low kick from Weudke misses
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Weudke's head back.
Weudke loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weudke scores with a decent looking hook.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weudke. That did some damage!
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weudke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Roland Weudke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke works over McCraken's head and body with a nice combination.
McCraken checks a low kick from Weudke.
And McCraken counters with a quick kick to the body but Weudke blocks it.
McCraken thows a leg kick but Weudke checks it
and Weudke counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCraken's knee momentarily.
Weudke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weudke is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Weudke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
McCraken tried to counter with a leg kick but Weudke avoided it.
A punch combination from Weudke misses.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weudke throws out the jab.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken misses the jab.#T3#
McCraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
Weudke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from McCraken.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
Weudke misses with a combination
and McCraken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken jabs Weudke right on the nose. Weudke blinks but takes it well.
McCraken gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Weudke counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken cracks Weudke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Weudke takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Weudke throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken misses the jab.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Weudke in the body.
McCraken lands a jab to Weudke's midsection.
McCraken lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McCraken works the jab nicely.
McCraken moves out of range as Weudke strikes.
McCraken thumps Weudke with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Weudke swinging wildly here.

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 Dougal McCraken.
Well McCraken has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: GAMMA#957 Wayne v Nascimento
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from River.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
River is looking to clinch.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
River tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
River throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from River finds it's way through McCraken's defenses.
A cross from River lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken slips under a jab from River.
River lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
River misses with a hook
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
River misses with an uppercut.
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River scores with a leg kick.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from McCraken. No joy for River on that attempt. #T2#
McCraken takes a swing at River'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!
Crunch! River slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
McCraken wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River thuds a left hand into McCraken's body.
River looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch. #T3#
McCraken avoids the head kick by River.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCraken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a low kick.
River with the inside leg kick.
McCraken looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
McCraken scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River scores with a nice strike.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
River throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a leg kick.
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
A decent looking body kick lands there for River.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from McCraken lands.
River misses with a right hand
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick River will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River 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.
River tries to clinch up.
River fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCraken avoids it really well and circles away.
McCraken jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCraken doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
River with a nice calf kick.
River throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River. #T1#
A jab from McCraken misses.
River feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken throws a counter high kick but River was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
River has McCraken up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
River jumps guard and drags McCraken to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
McCraken has gone for a leg lock! River slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCraken's guard.#REVB#
River throws a big elbow that misses.
McCraken looking to control. #SUB2#
River thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
River throwing strikes from guard but McCraken blocks nicely.
River wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
McCraken trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
River won't allow McCraken to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCraken holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River with a nice head shot there.
River trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
River throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
River cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
River fails with the takedown
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
River is looking to slow McCraken down with leg kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for River. #CL2#
River has closed the distance and engaged McCraken in a clinch.
River has McCraken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCraken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River 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#
River misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
River 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.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River shoots in but no luck this time.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
River misses with a body shot.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCraken throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
River wants to clinch.#T1#
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River lands with a nice body punch.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken slaps away a takedown attempt from River, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body punch from River.
A combination from McCraken does no damage.
River scores with a hook to the body. McCraken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
River wants to land a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
River swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
River lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws a poor cross that misses
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
McCraken slips a jab from River.
River throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
River tries to clinch up.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3##CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
River keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCraken's efforts to push away.
McCraken tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
McCraken is looking to control River's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCraken has his back to the cage.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCraken.
River is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
River blocking some punches. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.#CL2#
McCraken tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McCraken. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from McCraken on the inside.
Patrick River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
McCraken tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken managing to block the knees to the body from River.
McCraken gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken tries a body shot but River blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken cracks River with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
River lands with a left to the head.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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 Dougal McCraken.
Well River 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#952 Raffington v Spratt
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Jackson throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
McCraken lands a jab.
McCraken 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.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
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!
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Jackson jabs McCraken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCraken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
As McCraken backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
McCraken lands a front kick.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
McCraken lands a jab.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson. #T3#
Jackson lands an overhand right.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson connects with a leg kick.
McCraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
McCraken thumps Jackson with a low kick.
McCraken cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCraken takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
A jab from Jackson misses.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson cracks McCraken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCraken throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
McCraken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson cracks McCraken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
McCraken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCraken can do to turn this around?
McCraken takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
McCraken scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Demetrius Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Jackson motions for McCraken to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McCraken might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken slips under a jab.#T1#
Jackson looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
Jackson throws a leg kick but McCraken checks it.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCraken slips a straight right by Jackson.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCraken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCraken has time to react.
Jackson throws a low kick but McCraken moves out of range easily.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Jackson shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Jackson misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson lands with a cross.
McCraken throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCraken tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken with a hook.
McCraken lands a body shot.
Jackson throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Jackson throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A jab from Jackson misses.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Jackson misses.
McCraken wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Jackson 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!
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
McCraken throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow McCraken down.
McCraken digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
McCraken slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow McCraken down.
Jackson jabs McCraken right on the nose. McCraken blinks but takes it well.
Jackson misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson 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.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Jackson.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
McCraken 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.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Good leg kick by Jackson.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
McCraken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jackson throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.#CL2#
McCraken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #T2#
McCraken lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCraken tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
McCraken cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
McCraken tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocks a body shot from McCraken.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
McCraken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCraken scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCraken.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken.
McCraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from McCraken.
Good body shot from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from McCraken.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson. #T4#
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a right hand.
McCraken lands a body shot.
Jackson working aggressively here.
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from McCraken.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McCraken.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougal McCraken.
I think McCraken 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dougal McCraken!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#949 Joosep v Song
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Nurminen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurminen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
And McCraken counters with a quick kick to the body but Nurminen blocks it.
McCraken slips a jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Nurminen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken catches Nurminen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Nurminen.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurminen. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Nurminen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCraken doesn't seem bothered though.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken misses with a shot to the body
and Nurminen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurminen misses with a straight right.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Nurminen moves into the clinch.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Nurminen.
Nurminen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCraken prevents it.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Nurminen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCraken regains guard.
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!
Nurminen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurminen stopping the sweep attempt from McCraken.
Nurminen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Nurminen being controlled here momentarily.
Nurminen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurminen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurminen wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.
Nurminen stands up over McCraken, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurminen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurminen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurminen trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
Nurminen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McCraken keeping moving, preventing Nurminen from controlling successfully.
Nurminen looking to sit in guard and control but McCraken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McCraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurminen is keeping the position for now.
McCraken is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCraken tries to stand but Nurminen is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurminen keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
McCraken stopping the sweep attempt from Nurminen.
Nurminen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nurminen lands with a punch from half guard.
McCraken is trying to maintain the position but Nurminen is very close to passing his half guard.
McCraken is not content to let Nurminen control the position.
Nurminen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurminen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurminen throwing shots but McCraken is blocking nicely.
Nurminen is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nurminen fails with the takedown
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCraken looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurminen throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Nurminen misses its intended target. #TD2#
Nurminen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCraken is looking to regain half guard here but Nurminen keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Nurminen wants to control but McCraken is keeping him busy.
Nurminen in side control, throwing shots but McCraken defends.
Nurminen trying to control the action but McCraken is working from the bottom.
McCraken is trying to get back to half guard.
McCraken is trying to control Nurminen's posture but Nurminen avoids it.
McCraken manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCraken on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurminen working over McCraken with some ground and pound. McCraken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCraken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands strikes from half guard.
McCraken is looking for a sweep. Nurminen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kebab Nurminen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurminen trying to control the action but McCraken is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nurminen there.
Nurminen lands with a punch from half guard.
McCraken wants to get back to full guard.
Nurminen drops an elbow to the side of McCraken's head.
Nurminen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCraken trying to hold on to Nurminen's head to control him but Nurminen postures up. #T3#
Nurminen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurminen is nestled in close to McCraken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCraken has hold of Nurminen's hands but Nurminen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCraken is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurminen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurminen is controlling the pace.
Nurminen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCraken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCraken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurminen. #T4#
Nurminen lands strikes from half guard.
Nurminen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCraken keeps working.
Nurminen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurminen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurminen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurminen wants to control but McCraken is keeping him busy.
Nurminen working McCraken over with strikes.
Nurminen winds up and cracks McCraken with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCraken is trying to control but can't.
McCraken tries to get to full guard but Nurminen has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurminen controlling the action here.
Nurminen is nestled in close to McCraken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Nurminen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurminen shoots in and drives through. McCraken sprawls well.
McCraken takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurminen throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
Nurminen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurminen misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nurminen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurminen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurminen connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCraken. McCraken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurminen looks to throw a body kick
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Nurminen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken thows a leg kick but Nurminen checks it
and Nurminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurminen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurminen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nurminen is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCraken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurminen scores with a shot to the body.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nurminen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCraken working a defensive guard here.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kebab Nurminen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nurminen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
McCraken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurminen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurminen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurminen won't allow McCraken to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurminen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurminen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCraken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kebab Nurminen.#T3#
McCraken throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nurminen counter with a right hand.
Nurminen works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken slips a jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Nurminen lands a right hook to the body.
Nurminen shoots in and drives through. McCraken sprawls well.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Nurminen moves away and avoids it.
Nurminen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken walks into a straight right hand from Nurminen.
Nurminen connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCraken. McCraken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurminen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Nurminen looks to move away, McCraken throws a big counter combo but Nurminen just gets out of the way.
Nurminen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurminen.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurminen digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nurminen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Nurminen forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken tries a body shot but Nurminen blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kebab Nurminen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nurminen 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kebab Nurminen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kebab Nurminen made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#944 Durden v Minaur
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Danilov, as that shot connected.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Danilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danilov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Danilov lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
And Danilov tries to counter it with a takedown but McCraken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Danilov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danilov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Danilov misses with a looping right.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Danilov.
Danilov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danilov fails with the takedown
letting McCraken counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
Danilov with a knee to the head.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Danilov blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danilov.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCraken.
Danilov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees to the body from Danilov.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McCraken as the two fighters clinch.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov effectively controlling the action here.
Danilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCraken up against the cage.
Danilov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short right from Danilov.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danilov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCraken seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Danilov can turn it around.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danilov lands a nice uppercut.
Danilov lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands an uppercut.#BC#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
Danilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from McCraken.
A head kick by Danilov misses
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
McCraken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danilov just manages to avoid it.
McCraken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Danilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCraken throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
Danilov with the counter takedown but McCraken avoids it easily.
Danilov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Danilov throws a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Danilov swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Danilov throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and Danilov only half commits.
Danilov throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
Danilov misses with a body shot
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCraken counters with a left 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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McCraken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Danilov counters with a leg kick.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
A jab from Danilov does it's job there.
McCraken throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken 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.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
Danilov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a three punch combo that has Danilov backing up. Danilov nods at McCraken to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from McCraken misses. #T1#
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Danilov.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Danilov throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danilov lands a nice shot to the body.
Danilov lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Danilov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Danilov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Danilov misses
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Danilov.
McCraken stuns Danilov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Danilov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCraken's guard.
Danilov throws an elbow that misses. McCraken uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Danilov's guard. Nice move by McCraken!#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danilov wants to sweep here but McCraken controlling him for the moment. #T3#
McCraken wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
McCraken is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Danilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCraken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCraken wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Danilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCraken controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCraken is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCraken is one step ahead there.
McCraken wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Danilov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Danilov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCraken thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCraken lunges at Danilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danilov's hand.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
Danilov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Danilov
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danilov connects with a body shot.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Danilov catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Danilov.
Danilov darts in looking for a takedown but McCraken gets double underhooks and turns Danilov into the cage.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danilov throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danilov thinking.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Danilov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCraken tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Danilov is in McCraken's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken is controlling Danilov's posture.
McCraken being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
McCraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danilov is one step ahead there.
McCraken trying to control the position.
Danilov wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.
McCraken pulls Danilov in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
McCraken trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danilov misses the jab.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov misses with a few strikes there.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danilov with the counter takedown but McCraken avoids it easily.
Danilov missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danilovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCraken lands an overhand right.#T4##TD2#
Danilov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCraken to the ground. Danilov is now in McCraken's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov postures up.
Danilov trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
McCraken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCraken is trying to control the position but Danilov postures up.
McCraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danilov is one step ahead there.
McCraken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danilov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Danilov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCraken's guard. #REVB#

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 Dougal McCraken.
I think McCraken 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#942 Mario v Dougal
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
McCraken connects with a crisp jab.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken 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.
A nice combination there by McCraken. #CL2#
McCraken closes the distance and pushes Benedetti back into the cage.
A knee to the head by McCraken.
McCraken tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for McCraken.
Benedetti wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti misses 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!
McCraken lands an overhand right.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
McCraken throws a right and a left that Benedetti avoids nicely.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
Benedetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benedetti throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Benedetti throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Benedetti backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
McCraken tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benedetti scores with a jab. McCraken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target. #T3#
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Benedetti jabs McCraken to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken 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 solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benedetti cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken checks a leg kick nicely.
Benedetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
McCraken tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
McCraken digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
Benedetti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benedetti on the side of the head.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Benedetti's head.
McCraken connects with the punch.
McCraken scores with a jab.
A low kick from McCraken misses
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benedetti momentarily.
Benedetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Benedetti stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benedetti if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benedetti has time to react.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCraken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCraken.
Nice cross by McCraken.
McCraken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti connects with a single shot there.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.#T3#
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken doesn't manage to clinch there - Benedetti circles away.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken cracks Benedetti with a good jab.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Benedetti slips a straight right by McCraken.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.
McCraken is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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.#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from McCraken misses.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken wants to counter the offense by Benedetti and move into the clinch position.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
McCraken is trying to counter with his kicks.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from McCraken.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benedetti on the side of the head.#T1#
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
McCraken digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Benedetti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range.
A cross from McCraken lands.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Benedetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Benedetti tries to avoid it.
A jab from McCraken misses.
McCraken checks the leg kick.
McCraken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benedetti with a body shot.
Benedetti swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range. #T2#
Benedetti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
McCraken scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Benedetti off balance momentarily.
Benedetti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benedetti looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCraken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken misses with a low kick. #T3#
Benedetti misses with a two punch combination.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken is looking for the big counter here.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
Benedetti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken throws a combination. Benedetti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.#T4#
Benedetti blocks a leg kick.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a body kick.
Benedetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Benedetti checks it.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCraken has time to react.
Benedetti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
McCraken drives through and clinches with Benedetti against the cage.
Benedetti is trying to break the clinch but McCraken has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Benedetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by McCraken.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken lands a front kick.
McCraken throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benedetti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benedetti has time to react.
Benedetti thuds his right hand into McCraken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McCraken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benedetti.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCraken.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCraken is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCraken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Benedetti's side.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.#T2#
Benedetti connects with a body shot.#CL2#
McCraken takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Benedetti's leg but Benedetti calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
Mario Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with McCraken's head.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for McCraken.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken lands with a nice combination. Benedetti backs away looking to recover.#T3#
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedetti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Crunch! McCraken slams his shin into Benedetti's torso.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCraken lands with a cross.
McCraken wants to clinch.
Benedetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.#T4#
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands a jab to Benedetti's midsection.
McCraken scores with a head kick. Benedetti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Benedetti takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Benedetti off balance momentarily.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
Benedetti throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Benedetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken throws a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
McCraken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benedetti takes a step back to recover. #T1#
McCraken works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Benedetti slips under a jab from McCraken.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.#T2#
McCraken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with McCraken's head.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Benedetti in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
McCraken throws a right and a left that Benedetti avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Benedetti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Benedetti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
McCraken works the jab nicely.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti scores with a hook to the body. McCraken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benedetti scores with a jab.#T4#
McCraken walks into a straight right hand from Benedetti.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti takes one on the button.
Benedetti wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedetti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCraken eats them both and turns towards Benedetti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#McCraken is rocked!
Benedetti cracks McCraken with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McCraken tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Benedetti pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McCraken is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti retains his welterweight title!
Mario Benedetti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#939 Spratt v Bagwis
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Egyptian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Egyptian lands with a slapping head kick.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
We've been informed that Egyptian 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.
Egyptian checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egyptian! But no joy.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Egyptian off the cage and back into range.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Egyptian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Egyptian lands a big head kick that sends McCraken tumbling to the mat! Egyptian takes a step backwards and waves McCraken back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#McCraken is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dougal McCraken 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!
McCraken is looking to slow Egyptian down with leg kicks.
Oh McCraken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCraken misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian counters with a big right hand! Oh McCraken is in trouble here! Egyptian follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osiris Egyptian!
Osiris Egyptian is the new lightweight champion!
Osiris Egyptian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#937 Sitsongrit v Joy
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durden blocks a jab.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden lands a jab.
Durden's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Durden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken keeps Durden at a distance using the push kick.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Durden misses
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCraken slips under a jab from Durden.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden misses with a body kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden is looking for the big counter here.
McCraken tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Durden blocks a jab.
McCraken slips a jab from Durden.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
McCraken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Durden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
A low kick from Durden misses
and McCraken makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Durden really felt that one!#T2#
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCraken checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
McCraken throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Durden settles back down.
McCraken swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCraken throws a nice head kick!
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Durden misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden blocks a head kick by McCraken.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden lands the left hand.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Durden's head.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
A big right from Durden misses.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCraken works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
Durden throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
A cross from McCraken lands.
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 nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durden punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCraken on the side of the head.
McCraken cracks Durden with a good jab.
Durden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Durden moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Durden takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden checks the leg kick.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken slips a jab from Durden.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
A nice side step and Durden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
That's time! McCraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Durden tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Durden is looking to slow McCraken down with leg kicks.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Durden misses
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Durden missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durden at a distance.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
McCraken tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Durden tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Durden might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCraken has got the better of the exchanges.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses 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!
Durden misses with a looping left.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden checks the leg kick.#T2#
Durden misses the body punch
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from McCraken.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken thows a body kick. Durden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
Durden looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken thumps Durden with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
McCraken walks into a jab.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden. #T3#
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCraken.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden staying out of range there.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durden at a distance.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durden checks the leg kick.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Durden with a hook.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Good shot there by Durden.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Durden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durden under the eye.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
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 Dougal McCraken 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.#R3#
Durden avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
A lazy left from McCraken finds it's target.
Durden thuds a left hand into McCraken's body.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Durden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Durden slips a jab from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
McCraken slips a jab from Durden.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCraken digs a good hook to Durden's body.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCraken checks it well.
Durden blocks the body kick.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
As Durden backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden slips under a jab from McCraken.
Durden defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Durden misses with a looping right.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Durden.
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!
McCraken moves away from the strike by Durden.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
Durden catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden misses with a straight right.
McCraken checks a low kick from Durden.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
McCraken digs a good hook to Durden's body.
Durden is looking to chop away at McCraken's legs. #T3#
McCraken checks a leg kick nicely.
Durden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Durden shakes it off.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durden will feel that in the morning.
McCraken tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
Durden throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden lands with a right hand. #T4#
Durden misses with a hook.
McCraken is looking for a counter combo.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden misses with a straight right.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Durden tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Durden slips under a jab from McCraken.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durden's hands.
McCraken staying out of range there.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
McCraken seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Durden misses with a body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCraken takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCraken on the side of the head.
Durden tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCraken cracks Durden with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
McCraken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCraken moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but McCraken is wise to it.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Durden misses.
Durden swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Durden off balance momentarily.
McCraken slips a jab from Durden.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durden is able to avoid easily.
McCraken thumps Durden with a low kick.#T2#
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken tries to clinch up.
McCraken backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken staying out of range there.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
McCraken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durden tries to break free but McCraken pushes him back against the cage.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Durden is leaning against McCraken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.#T3#
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durden checks it well.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Durden just manages to avoid it.
McCraken jabs at Durden's body.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Durden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from McCraken.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken slips under a jab.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh 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!
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
McCraken checks a leg kick nicely.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but McCraken is wise to it.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dougal McCraken 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. This is the final round!#R5#
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durden. McCraken shrugs it off though.
A big left from Durden misses.
McCraken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for McCraken.
Durden looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Durden misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken connects with a high kick.
McCraken lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.
Durden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
McCraken wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Durden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durden checks it well.
Durden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden avoids the head kick by McCraken.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.#T2#
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durden's head backwards.
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
Durden throws a leg kick
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
McCraken lands a body shot.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Durden.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken works Durden's body with a nice hook.
McCraken throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden misses with a hook.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but McCraken is wise to it.#T3#
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
McCraken slips under a jab.
Durden checks a low kick from McCraken.
Nice body punch from Durden.
McCraken swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Durden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden scores with a sloppy right hand. McCraken should have avoided that one.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Durden misses.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durden momentarily.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken stalks Durden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durden's face. Durden staggers backwards, shaken.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
A big left from Durden misses.
McCraken scores with a three punch combo!
Durden punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCraken checks it well.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durden scrambles back to his feet.

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 Dougal McCraken.
Well McCraken has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#934 Karim v Babinski
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
McCraken tries a head kick but it misses.
Durden lands a head shot.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durden is looking to chop away at McCraken's legs.
Durden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from McCraken.
Durden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Durden shrugs it off though.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Durden.
McCraken swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Durden steps away.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Durden misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Durden 's knee.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken tries a low kick but Durden avoids it.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into range.
McCraken cracks Durden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Durden's body.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden misses with a body shot.
McCraken feints a counter leg kick.
Durden moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Durden swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Durden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from McCraken misses. #T4#
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Durden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Durden avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Durden avoids it.
Durden throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Durden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
Durden misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken motions for Durden to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Durden.
McCraken moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden tries to land a body kick
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Durden misses.
A big right from Durden misses.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.#T1#
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Durden walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCraken.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durden's hands.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Durden misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durden throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden checks a low kick from McCraken.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durden is able to avoid easily.
Durden misses the jab.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden lands with a right hand.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
McCraken defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Durden misses
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Durden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
McCraken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
Durden with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Durden misses with a low kick.
McCraken follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCraken looks to throw a body kick
and Durden counters with 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!
Durden misses with a low kick as McCraken jumps back.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
McCraken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Durden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durden.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken slips under a jab from Durden.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Durden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden jabs at McCraken's body.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
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 Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Durden.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Durden swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Durden slips under a jab.
A low kick from Durden misses
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Durden digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
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!
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Durden blocks a head kick by McCraken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCraken 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.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
McCraken cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCraken checks it well.
Jab by Durden.
McCraken lunges at Durden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durden's hand.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Durden needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Durden misses. #T3#
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Durden throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden slips under a jab from McCraken.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
McCraken lands a jab to Durden's midsection.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden misses with a body shot.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
McCraken swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durden dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
Durden walks into a jab.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
McCraken lunges at Durden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durden's hand.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Some bone on bone action there as Durden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. McCraken catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Durden slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dougal McCraken just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
McCraken with a hook.
An inside leg kick from McCraken misses.
McCraken wants to clinch
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Durden misses the body punch
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Durden throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with an inside leg kick.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden with a jab.
McCraken tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
McCraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
McCraken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden lands with a right hand.
McCraken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken tries a low kick but Durden avoids it.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.#T2#
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Durden checks a leg kick.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Durden lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden connects with a body shot.
McCraken checks a low kick from Durden.#T3#
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken jabs Durden right on the nose. Durden blinks but takes it well.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken misses the jab.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCraken.
Durden cracks McCraken with an open hand slap.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCraken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden jabs McCraken to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Durden.
Durden misses with a body kick.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durden throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a solid body kick.
McCraken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
Durden tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCraken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
McCraken lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden avoids the head kick by McCraken.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
Durden slips a jab from McCraken.
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken shapes to counter with a head kick.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden swats away the attempt to clinch by McCraken.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
McCraken slips a straight right by Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden throws a low kick, looking for McCraken's leg but McCraken calmly moves out of range.
McCraken takes one on the button.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead 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!
McCraken defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Durden's legs. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - McCraken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Durden's belly button to the back.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCraken. McCraken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken cracks Durden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
McCraken takes one on the button.
Durden misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with an inside leg kick.
McCraken connects with the punch.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Durden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
McCraken misses with a few strikes there.
Durden defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Durden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden throws a front kick that sends McCraken stumbling back into the cage.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden scores with a hook.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into range.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Durden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durden scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

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 Abraham Durden.
Well McCraken 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 47:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: GAMMA#931 Joosep v Song
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
McCraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.#CL#
Mahoney gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCraken gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from McCraken. #BC#
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mahoney moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
McCraken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCraken breaks from the clinch. #T1#
McCraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but McCraken pushes him off.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Mahoney stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken 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. #CL#
Mahoney takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mahoney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Mahoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Mahoney drives through and clinches with McCraken against the cage.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Mahoney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
McCraken lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mahoney clinches with his opponent.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
McCraken is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
McCraken misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mahoney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahoney jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCraken walks away with a smile on his face. Mahoney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but McCraken pushes him off.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Mahoney gets a clinch.
Mahoney pushes McCraken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
McCraken avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
McCraken tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Mahoney taking a breather.
McCraken lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mahoney breaks the clinch.
McCraken 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.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - McCraken circles away.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
McCraken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahoney.#CL#
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney lands an elbow inside that McCraken shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken is leaning against Mahoney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahoney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
McCraken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahoney.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but McCraken is blocking nicely. #BC2#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney moves to clinch but McCraken breaks away
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - McCraken circles away.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahoney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken scores with a jab.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Mahoney ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Mahoney tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCraken manages to circle out of the way.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
Mahoney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahoney darts in trying to clinch
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from McCraken. Those never looked like landing.
Mahoney slips a straight right by McCraken.
Mahoney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but McCraken pushes him off.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Mahoney stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahoney uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCraken has time to react.#T1#
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mahoney will feel that in the morning.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but McCraken pushes him off.
Mahoney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCraken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken throws a jab when Mahoney was well out of range.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Mahoney's head but Mahoney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahoney doesn't seem bothered though.
McCraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCraken throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Mahoney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mahoney jumps guard but McCraken turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCraken.
Carey Mahoney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
McCraken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCraken blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahoney.
McCraken avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body. #BC#
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCraken swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
A head kick from McCraken lands but Mahoney takes it in his stride.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahoney tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
Mahoney moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Mahoney's body.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but McCraken circles away and keeps his distance.
McCraken stuns Mahoney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahoney at a distance. #T3#
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Mahoney.#CL#
Mahoney forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken avoids the elbow strike from Mahoney, against the cage.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken lands a body punch.
McCraken throws an elbow that misses.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCraken.
A short right from McCraken on the inside.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCraken's defenses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Mahoney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCraken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
McCraken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney tries to break the clinch but McCraken is controlling the position.
Mahoney gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from McCraken.
McCraken cracks Mahoney with a nice body shot.
Mahoney lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Mahoney works on McCraken's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from McCraken as the two fighters clinch.
Mahoney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
McCraken tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
Both fighters circling a little - McCraken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but McCraken circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCraken steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Mahoney moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch.
Mahoney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Mahoney walks into a left hand.
McCraken swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney tries to clinch but McCraken is having none of it.
Mahoney moves to clinch but McCraken breaks away
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCraken thows a body kick. Mahoney tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Mahoney moves away and avoids it.
Mahoney misses with a looping left.
Mahoney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahoney will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mahoney darts in trying to clinch
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Mahoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from McCraken lands.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Carey Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Mahoney is out of range.
Mahoney is looking to counter punch.
Mahoney tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney misses with a straight right.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahoney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahoney misses with a looping left.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Mahoney takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCraken scores with a jab. Mahoney acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
McCraken gets tackled into the cage by Mahoney. Mahoney maintains the clinch.
McCraken tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCraken cracks Mahoney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mahoney has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Mahoney breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken with a jab.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahoney closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
Mahoney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Mahoney misses with a jab to the body
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahoney lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from McCraken.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahoney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
Mahoney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahoney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCraken 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#927 Khan v Kodjia
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Hoppe looks for a takedown but McCraken sprawls well.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hoppe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoppe's head.
McCraken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoppe.
McCraken swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range.
Hoppe throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.#TD2#
Hoppe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCraken keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but McCraken defending well.
McCraken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoppe is working away from the top position though.
Hoppe tries to pass to full mount but McCraken defends it.
Hoppe prevents McCraken from standing back up.
Hoppe wants to take a breather but McCraken is having none of it.
McCraken tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.
Hoppe working over McCraken with some ground and pound. McCraken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoppe is thwarting McCraken's attempts to control the position.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCraken desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hoppe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoppe tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCraken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
McCraken won't allow Hoppe to pass to mount.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCraken preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McCraken tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.
Hoppe works his way into side control.
Hoppe throws a strike aimed at the side of McCraken's head but McCraken avoids it well.
Hoppe moves into full mount!
Hoppe landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
McCraken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hoppe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hoppe dominating with strikes here.
Hoppe with the ground and pound from mount.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good head shots 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!
McCraken is trying desperately to improve position.
McCraken tries to hold on but Hoppe postures up.
Hoppe lands a couple of good shots and McCraken has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McCraken prevents Hoppe from getting a body triangle.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCraken trying to control the position but Hoppe manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe. #TD2#
Hoppe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCraken sprawls well initially but Hoppe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCraken moves into full guard.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCraken is keeping the position for now.
McCraken controlling the position.
Hoppe postures up in McCraken's guard and throws a big left but McCraken blocks it.
Hoppe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hoppe manages to pass to side control.
McCraken wants to improve his position but Hoppe is controlling well. #T1#
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoppe is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCraken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCraken is refusing to be controlled, as Hoppe sits in half guard.
McCraken trying to control from the bottom.
Hoppe is nestled in close to McCraken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.
Hoppe lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Hoppe is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoppe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoppe is nestled in close to McCraken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCraken is looking to improve his position.
McCraken wants to control but Hoppe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoppe wants to control but McCraken is keeping him busy.
Hoppe is nestled in close to McCraken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoppe stalling away here and it's allowed McCraken to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McCraken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Hoppe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been informed that Hoppe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
Hoppe tries to free his leg and advance position but McCraken is retaining full guard.
McCraken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCraken wants to sweep here but Hoppe controlling him for the moment.
Hoppe trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCraken is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCraken fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoppe is out of range.
Hoppe misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoppe lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Hoppe misses.
McCraken moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe scores with a jab to the body.
Hoppe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hoppe throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Hoppe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCraken sprawls well initially but Hoppe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe 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!#R3#
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoppe.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoppe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoppe takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken tries to move into range but Hoppe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoppe connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoppe drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoppe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoppe!
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hoppe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCraken is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hoppe is controlling him well.
McCraken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoppe working away.
McCraken takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe tries to advance to mount but McCraken instead regains half guard.
Hoppe working over McCraken with some ground and pound. McCraken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
McCraken is pressing down on Hoppe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoppe keeps trying to improve his position.
McCraken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCraken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hoppe tries to roll over but McCraken keeps him under control.
McCraken thows a huge punch but Hoppe dodges it nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Hoppe looking for submissions off his back.
McCraken slows the pace down in half guard.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position.
Hoppe is pressing down on McCraken's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCraken is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoppe has wrist control.
McCraken engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCraken preventing the sweep.
McCraken is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hoppe keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hoppe looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCraken is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoppe scores with a shot to the body.
Hoppe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Hoppe shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoppe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hans Hermann Hoppe just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Hoppe throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hoppe misses with a two punch combination.
McCraken takes one on the button.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoppe shoots and misses
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoppe thinking.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken lands a front kick.
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
McCraken stuffs the takedown.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Hoppe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Jab by McCraken.
Nice body kick from McCraken.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Hoppe knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Hoppe misses
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.
Hoppe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCraken swinging wildly here.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Hoppe shoots in and gets a takedown into McCraken's guard.

McCraken has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hoppe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down. #T2#
Hoppe shoots in and drives through. McCraken sprawls well.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
McCraken misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCraken!
McCraken is holding Hoppe down, trying to stall.
Hoppe is working McCraken over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hoppe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hoppe working the body and head with strikes.
McCraken is trying to work for a sweep but Hoppe has mounted him!
McCraken can't escape the position. #T3#
McCraken manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hoppe tries to pass to full mount but McCraken defends it.
McCraken is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoppe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to McCraken's temple.
McCraken on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCraken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoppe is working away from the top position though.
McCraken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
McCraken wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoppe is trying to control. McCraken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCraken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoppe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCraken's head.
Hoppe trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCraken is pulling down on Hoppe's head to control his posture.
McCraken continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Hoppe.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoppe.
Hoppe takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Hoppe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Hoppe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCraken did well to prevent Hoppe getting side control.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
McCraken is trying to get back to full guard.
McCraken is pressing down on Hoppe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hoppe chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoppe won't allow McCraken to sweep him here.
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.
Hoppe stands and throws McCraken's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hoppe working away.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hoppe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McCraken is looking for a sweep.
McCraken holds on to Hoppe's head and controls the position momentarily.
McCraken gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hoppe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCraken looks a forlorn figure.
McCraken regains half guard.
McCraken is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoppe passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hoppe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hoppe with shots to the head and body - McCraken looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hoppe unloads with some vicious shots from mount and McCraken wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Hoppe celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe is the new lightweight champion!
Hans Hermann Hoppe made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#925 Joosep v Robert
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##TD#
Hoppe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCraken's guard.
Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but McCraken has wrist control.
Hoppe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoppe distracts McCraken with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoppe is one step ahead there.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but McCraken blocks nicely.
Hoppe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hoppe wants to take a breather but McCraken is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCraken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but McCraken dodges it nicely.
McCraken tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.#T1#
McCraken won't allow Hoppe to pass to mount.
McCraken is refusing to be controlled, as Hoppe sits in half guard.
McCraken on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCraken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCraken is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoppe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hoppe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoppe trying to control from half guard but McCraken is working away.
Hoppe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
McCraken is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoppe from advancing to side control.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCraken's head.
Hoppe trying to control the action but McCraken is working from the bottom.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but McCraken defending well.
McCraken manages to get to full guard.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
McCraken is controlling Hoppe's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoppe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.
McCraken wants to sweep here but Hoppe controlling him for the moment.
McCraken can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoppe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCraken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe. #T4#
McCraken is trying to stand.
Hoppe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCraken!
Hoppe landing punches.
Hoppe lands a couple of good shots and McCraken has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McCraken trying to control the position but Hoppe manages to sink in the hooks.
Hoppe trying to control momentarily.
Hoppe is working the ground and pound. Can McCraken escape?
Hoppe 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe keeps control of the position as McCraken tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken is covering up but some of the strikes from Hoppe are getting through and doing damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe 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#
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoppe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoppe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCraken fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
Hoppe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoppe lands a jab to the head.
Hoppe scores with a hook.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
McCraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoppe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by McCraken.
Hoppe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCraken swivels and escapes.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Hoppe slips the punch.#T1#
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Hoppe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCraken pinned against the cage. McCraken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoppe.
Hoppe connects with a body shot.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe tries to counter with a takedown but McCraken is quick to defend against it.
McCraken is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoppe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Hoppe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range. #T2#
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Hoppe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoppe. Hoppe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoppe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoppe throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
McCraken is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoppe lands a nice looking body shot.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoppe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCraken is fending him off so far but Hoppe persists. Nope, McCraken circles away and we're back to standing.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoppe steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken. #TD#
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoppe is looking to stall here but McCraken recovers full guard.
Hoppe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCraken can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB2#
McCraken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoppe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoppe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCraken is keeping the position for now.
McCraken working a defensive guard here.
McCraken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCraken keeping full guard, as Hoppe tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoppe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoppe trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
McCraken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCraken is controlling Hoppe's posture.
Hoppe lands a couple of digs.
McCraken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Hoppe shoots in looking for a takedown. McCraken tries to sprawl out of it but Hoppe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCraken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoppe slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook. Hoppe ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hoppe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Hoppe down.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Hoppe shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe shoots in but McCraken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoppe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe feinted with a counter takedown.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Hoppe digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
Hoppe throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Hoppe settles back down.
McCraken lands a head shot.
Hoppe tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoppe misses with a body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hoppe misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Hoppe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoppe is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoppe doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Hoppe's head back.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hoppe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken wants to slow Hoppe down by chopping away at his legs.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.#TD#
Hoppe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCraken did well to prevent Hoppe getting side control.
Hoppe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoppe is looking to advance position but McCraken won't allow it.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but McCraken dodges it nicely. #T3#
McCraken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCraken pulls Hoppe in close to prevent any damage.
Hoppe landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoppe pushing down on McCraken's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but McCraken dodges it nicely.
Hoppe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoppe wants to control but McCraken is keeping him busy.
McCraken tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.
McCraken is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoppe from advancing position. #T4#
Hoppe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCraken is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoppe lands a big shot there that rocks McCraken but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hoppe landing strikes from the mount and McCraken is in trouble!
McCraken takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCraken tries to hold on but Hoppe pushes him away.
Hoppe raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoppe lands a couple of good shots and McCraken has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dougal McCraken just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hoppe shoots in and drives through. McCraken sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Hoppe shakes it off.
Hoppe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoppe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Hoppe's leg. Hoppe is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoppe momentarily.
Hoppe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCraken as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken misses with a body kick. #T1#
McCraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Hoppe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCraken swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Hoppe with a poor takedown
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoppe throws a shot to the body.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a takedown but McCraken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoppe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCraken feints a counter leg kick.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoppe should have avoided that one.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCraken lands a head shot.
Hoppe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoppe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoppe looks for a takedown but McCraken sprawls well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken slips a jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoppe's sensitive parts.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoppe lands with a nice body punch.
Hoppe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoppe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
Hoppe misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely. #T3#
McCraken lands with a right hand.
Hoppe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCraken pushes Hoppe away with a front kick.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoppe throws out the jab.
Hoppe looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Hoppe's body.
McCraken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoppe.
McCraken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoppe.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Hoppe off balance momentarily.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Hoppe moved away.
McCraken throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Hoppe misses with a 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!
Hoppe throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoppe at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Hoppe blocks the low kick.
Hoppe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
McCraken takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses.
McCraken lands with a cross.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCraken but McCraken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hoppe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoppe.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoppe's head backwards.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Hoppe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

McCraken kicks Hoppe off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoppe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoppe's head.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoppe.#T1#
McCraken slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoppe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Hoppe's body.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoppe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoppe darts in looking for a takedown but McCraken gets double underhooks and turns Hoppe into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCraken as Hoppe tries to tie him up.
Hoppe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken gets underhooks to prevent Hoppe's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Hoppe. #BC2#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoppe's sensitive parts.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoppe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCraken feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken punishes Hoppe's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoppe momentarily.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Hoppe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoppe scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCraken is continuing to stall.
Hoppe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
McCraken has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but McCraken has wrist control.
McCraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoppe is one step ahead there.
McCraken working a defensive guard but Hoppe passes into half guard.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCraken 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Dougal McCraken 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: GAMMA#922 Joosep v Dionisy
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoppe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoppe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hoppe throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
Hoppe misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a left and a right that stings Hoppe.
Hoppe misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Hoppe moved 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!
McCraken 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.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoppe.
McCraken jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoppe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but McCraken pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Hoppe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken digs a good hook to Hoppe's body.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Hoppe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
Hoppe avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been informed that Hoppe 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.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoppe throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Hoppe misses
and McCraken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses. #T2#
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Hoppe shrugs it off though.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hoppe takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCraken defends it well.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Hoppe feints the counter takedown.
Hoppe checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe with the counter takedown but McCraken avoids it easily.
McCraken throws a series of strikes that have Hoppe backpedaling.
McCraken slips a jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCraken won't be happy with that.

McCraken bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hoppe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoppe.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken connects with the punch.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoppe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by McCraken.
Hoppe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraken throwing a counter right hand but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
McCraken is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hoppe throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Hoppe's knee but Hoppe avoids it well.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but McCraken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe thuds a left hand into McCraken's body.
Hoppe misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Hoppe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Hoppe 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!
Hoppe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCraken scores with a push kick.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoppe.
Hoppe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken 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.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoppe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCraken rather than just go for the knockout.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken 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.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Hoppe's body.
Hoppe dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Hoppe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCraken wants to improve his position but Hoppe is controlling well.
McCraken on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but McCraken defending well.
Hoppe is thwarting McCraken's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to McCraken's temple. #T1#
Hoppe is keen to just control but McCraken is a slippery customer.
McCraken wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCraken wants to control but Hoppe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCraken tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.
McCraken is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoppe working McCraken over with strikes.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoppe working over McCraken with some ground and pound. McCraken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCraken wants to improve his position but Hoppe is controlling well.
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but McCraken is defending well. #T2#
McCraken is looking for a sweep. Hoppe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCraken's head.
McCraken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCraken is trying to keep Hoppe in close.
Hoppe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
McCraken is pulling down on Hoppe's head to control his posture.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCraken is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hoppe throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken misses with a hook.
McCraken throws a hook but Hoppe blocks it.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoppe misses.
Hoppe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
McCraken misses with a hook. Hoppe ducked under it nicely.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Hoppe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Hoppe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoppe slips under a jab.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Hoppe's head but Hoppe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoppe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
McCraken lands the left hand.
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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoppe can do to turn this around?
Hoppe lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
Hoppe thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoppe in the body.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
McCraken swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoppe at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken scores with a hook.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
Hoppe tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken cracks Hoppe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
McCraken scores with a hook.
McCraken stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoppe. Hoppe gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoppe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoppe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoppe throws out the jab.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Hoppe misses with a body punch
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Hoppe's head back.
McCraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoppe in his tracks.
Hoppe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by McCraken.
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Hoppe cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Hoppe throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCraken counters with a body kick that stops Hoppe in his tracks momentarily.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Hoppe avoids it.
Hoppe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Hoppe saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoppe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoppe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken defending well as Hoppe loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoppe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Hoppe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoppe.#TD2#
Hoppe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCraken to the ground. Hoppe is now in McCraken's guard.
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!
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.#T4#
Hoppe trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoppe won't allow McCraken to sweep him here.
McCraken has momentary wrist control but Hoppe slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCraken keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but McCraken blocks nicely.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCraken is keeping the position for now.
Hoppe trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
McCraken scores with a three punch combo!
Hoppe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken cracks Hoppe with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Hoppe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoppe to score with a decent uppercut.
McCraken jabs Hoppe right on the nose. Hoppe blinks but takes it well.
Hoppe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
A big left from McCraken misses.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Hoppe misses. #T1#
Hoppe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoppe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoppe is just out of range.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from Hoppe.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoppe feints the counter takedown.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Hoppe slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Hoppe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoppe misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken works the jab nicely.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoppe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoppe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoppe lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Hoppe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Hoppe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
Hoppe lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Hoppe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCraken has Hoppe pulled in close to control his posture.
McCraken's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Hoppe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoppe looking to pass the guard.
McCraken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCraken keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
McCraken wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
McCraken staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken had his way with Hans Hermann Hoppe in that round.
That's time! McCraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoppe misses the jab.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Hoppe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoppe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoppe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Hoppe's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Hoppe throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Hoppe's leg. Hoppe is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken. #T1#
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoppe's head backwards.
Hoppe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
McCraken misses with a hook. Hoppe ducked under it nicely.
Hoppe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoppe needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
Hoppe throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoppe looks to land a combination. McCraken sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a takedown but McCraken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoppe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCraken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Hoppe saw that one coming.
Hoppe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
McCraken cracks Hoppe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Hoppe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Hoppe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCraken is looking to reverse the position.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoppe working away.
McCraken defending against the ground and pound.
McCraken tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hoppe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McCraken controls the position.
Hoppe landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Hoppe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hoppe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McCraken takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hoppe scoring with strikes but McCraken is staying in there.
The referee warns McCraken that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McCraken working to try and regain half guard.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoppe working the ground and pound effectively.
Hoppe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hoppe landing strikes from the mount and McCraken is in trouble!
Hoppe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#McCraken is rocked!#T4#
Hoppe unloads with some vicious shots from mount and McCraken wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Hoppe celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe is the new lightweight champion!
Hans Hermann Hoppe gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#920 Papa v Raffington
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Conan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Conan stalks McCraken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCraken's face. McCraken staggers backwards, shaken.
Conan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conan.
Good shot there by McCraken.
Conan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCraken sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conan somewhat.
Conan looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Conan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCraken pinned against the cage. McCraken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Conan misses with a body shot.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conan under the eye.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Conan tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conan.#T1#
McCraken is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conan.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Conan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conan lands a slapping body shot.
Conan blocks a head kick by McCraken.
Conan misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Conan looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conan.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conan misses with a body shot.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Conan counters with a nice uppercut.
Conan throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
McCraken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Conan's sensitive parts.
Conan misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan misses with a looping right.#T2#
McCraken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conan.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Conan.
Conan moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken misses with an uppercut
and Conan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Conan loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Conan connects with a looping right hand.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Conan.
McCraken tries a low kick but Conan avoids it.
Conan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCraken cracks Conan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Conan misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Conan defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Conan with a hook.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Conan throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Conan defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
As McCraken backs off Conan throws a huge counter combo but McCraken manages to avoid it all.
Conan blocks the body kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan.
Conan swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conan misses with a double jab.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Conan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
Conan throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
Conan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Conan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCraken is looking to control Conan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCraken avoid being mounted?
Conan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken is staying active underneath Conan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Conan 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 swing and a miss from Conan.
McCraken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Conan misses.
Conan misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Conan moved out of range nicely.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Conan tries to bum rush McCraken with a series of wild strikes but McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conan slips under a jab.
Conan misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conan, as that shot connected.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken tries to move into range but Conan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Conan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
McCraken moves out of range as Conan strikes.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Conan is out of range.
Conan dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan misses with a double jab. #T1#
McCraken misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conan! But no joy.
McCraken scores with a jab. Conan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Conan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Conan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCraken was covering up waiting for the punch and Conan finishes the takedown easily into guard.

McCraken has his feet on Conan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Conan misses with an uppercut.
McCraken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Conan just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Conan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Conan throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conan misses with a body shot. #T2#
Conan misses with a few strikes there.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Conan throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conan tries to bum rush McCraken with a series of wild strikes but McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCraken lands with a hook. Conan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken throws a hook but Conan avoids it easily.
Conan throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Conan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken misses with a two punch combination.
Conan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
Conan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken swings for the body but Conan moves out of range. #T3#
Conan walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
Conan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Conan with the counter takedown but McCraken avoids it easily.
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
McCraken jabs at Conan's body.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Conan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conan digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Conan goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edward Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
Conan slips under a jab.
Conan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCraken pinned against the cage. McCraken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Conan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Conan.
Good work by Conan as he checks the leg kick.
Conan walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
Conan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCraken is fending him off so far but Conan persists. Nope, McCraken circles away and we're back to standing.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Conan.
Jab from Conan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conan slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Conan throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Conan saw that one coming.
Conan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Conan.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
Conan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab by Conan.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
Conan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCraken's head.
McCraken throws a hook but Conan blocks it.
McCraken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conan misses with a takedown attempt - McCraken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Conan in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken 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.
McCraken throws a body punch but Conan moves out of range. #T1#
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Conan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Conan throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Conan's head but Conan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conan lunges at McCraken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCraken's hand.
Conan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by McCraken.
Conan misses with a combination
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conan.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Conan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan lands with a nice body punch.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conan.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Conan's front leg but catches the back leg as Conan tries to avoid it.
McCraken digs a good hook to Conan's body.
Conan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Conan's head back.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Conan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Conan. Beautiful body shot.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
Conan walks into a left hand. #T3#
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conan swats away the attempt to clinch by McCraken.
Conan throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws a quick counter kick to the body but Conan avoids it.
Conan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Conan throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Conan was not able to check.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Conan.
Conan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken throws a hook but Conan blocks it.
Conan misses with a straight left.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conan jabs at McCraken's body.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Conan. #T4#
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Conan's shoulder, as Conan tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Conan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Conan lands strikes from half guard.
McCraken controlling the position well.
McCraken trying to control from the bottom.
McCraken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dougal McCraken did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Conan's head back.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken throws a leg kick that misses.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Conan.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Conan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraken lands with a straight right. Conan didn't see that one coming.
Conan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Conan defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Conan counters with a one-two to the body.
McCraken throws a leg kick that misses.
Conan lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
Conan throws a nice looking combination but McCraken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Conan counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
Conan lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conan throws out the jab.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Conan throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCraken misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCraken tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCraken to the ground. McCraken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Conan.
Conan throws a shot to the body.
McCraken shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Conan eats them both and turns towards McCraken to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Conan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conan digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conan lands a jab to the head.
Conan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conan cracks McCraken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Conan lands with a shot to the body.
Conan needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Conan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Conan's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Conan throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conan slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
letting Conan counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Conan's head back. #T4#
McCraken takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conan.
McCraken blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conan doesn't seem phased though.
Conan lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Conan's head but Conan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
Conan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Conan takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.#R5#
Conan takes one to the side of the head.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Conan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCraken.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan moves out of range of the strikes.
Conan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Conan slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
Conan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Conan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Conan's body.
Conan lands a jab to the head.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Conan avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conan! But no joy.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conan moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Conan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Conan throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
Conan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Conan's hands.
McCraken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conan throws a shot to the body.
Conan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conan counters with a straight right hand.
Conan shoots and misses #CL#
and McCraken counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Conan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCraken uses from the top position.
McCraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Conan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCraken escapes and throws Conan's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan wants to control but McCraken postures up.
McCraken in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Conan tries to bench press McCraken off him but McCraken keeps the position.
McCraken advances nicely into full mount.
McCraken controlling from mount. #T3#
McCraken looking to control but Conan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCraken looking to finish with strikes here!
McCraken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCraken content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCraken wants to control the pace but Conan is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Conan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCraken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conan is desperately trying to improve his position but McCraken has a good base and remains in mount.
McCraken trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken retains his lightweight title!
Dougal McCraken 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: GAMMA#918 Leonardo v Clark
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Conan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Conan lands a lovely overhand right.
Conan slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken defending well as Conan loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Conan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target.
Conan misses with a body shot.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Conan steps away.#CL2#
McCraken has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Conan.
McCraken tries to work over Conan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken blocking some punches.
McCraken lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Conan has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
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!
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conan lands an uppercut.
Conan blocks a body shot from McCraken.
A nice left hand lands by Conan.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Conan lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Conan on the inside.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conan has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Conan blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conan's elbow. #BC#
Conan breaks from the clinch.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken thinks about the counter body kick.
Conan misses with a straight left.
McCraken tries to counter with a clinch but Conan shakes him off and moves away.
Conan stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Some wild striking there from Conan.
McCraken replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Conan blocks it well.
McCraken with a nice cross.
McCraken 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.
Conan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Conan's shoulder, as Conan tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Conan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan closes the distance and clinches up with McCraken, looking for a takedown. Conan pushes McCraken against the cage but McCraken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
Conan lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Conan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Conan works the jab nicely.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
Conan works the jab nicely.
Conan shoots in but McCraken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Conan's head backwards.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conan misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Conan scores with a hook.
Conan looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Conan works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Conan's head but Conan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conan sizes up McCraken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Donk. McCraken catches Conan right on the button with a cross.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conan.
Conan cracks McCraken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Conan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conan shoots in but no luck this time.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
McCraken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice jab there from McCraken.
Nice uppercut lands for Conan. That snapped McCraken's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Conan moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick. #T4#
McCraken avoids the body shot from Conan.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Conan avoids it with no problem.
McCraken slips a jab from Conan.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
A jab from Conan does it's job there.
McCraken misses with a hook.
McCraken throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Conan counters with a single leg into guard. McCraken didn't expect that.

McCraken wriggles free and stands up.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Conan off the cage and back into range.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conan.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conan was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conan throws a nice looking combination but McCraken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Conan's ribs.
Conan throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Conan misses the body punch
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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 Edward Conan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Conan misses its intended target.
McCraken lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCraken throws a jab when Conan was well out of range.
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Conan will feel that in the morning.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conan throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken throws a low kick but Conan avoids it.
McCraken throws a lazy head kick
and Conan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conan takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Conan saw that one coming.
Edward Conan is winning the standup battle so far.
Conan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCraken enables Conan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCraken manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
McCraken looking to control.
Conan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conan stands up over McCraken, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Conan is fighting to break McCraken's control of his arms but McCraken is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCraken looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
McCraken has his feet on Conan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conan tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken with a hook.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Conan.
Conan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
Conan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Conan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan with a poor takedown
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Conan misses its intended target.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Conan misses the target.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Conan misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Conan saw that one coming.
McCraken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Conan counters with a left and a right that stings McCraken. #T3#
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conan moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCraken - that will leave a mark!
McCraken misses with a hook
and Conan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
Conan avoids the head kick by McCraken.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
A swing and a miss from Conan.
Conan throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Conan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Conan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Conan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCraken was covering up waiting for the punch and Conan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCraken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Conan trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Conan won't allow McCraken to sweep him here.
Conan wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
McCraken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conan.
Conan scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCraken wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Edward Conan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conan is defended easily by McCraken.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target.
Conan staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Conan misses the target.
Conan staying out of range there.
Conan moves out of range of the strikes.
Conan closes the distance and clinches up with McCraken, looking for a takedown. Conan pushes McCraken against the cage but McCraken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken slips under a jab from Conan.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan slips under a jab from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Conan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conan misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
Conan takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conan counters with a three punch combo that has McCraken backing up. McCraken nods at Conan to acknowledge the strikes.
Conan misses with a body shot.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Conan goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conan prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conan is looking to break free of the clinch but McCraken has double underhooks.
Conan works on McCraken's body with a couple of short punches.
Conan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McCraken - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from McCraken.
McCraken is working Conan over against the cage.
McCraken pushes Conan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Conan controls his hands.
McCraken stalling against the cage. #BC2#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Conan.#T2#
Conan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraken jabs Conan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Conan.
Conan throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Conan throws out the jab but it was never going 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!
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
Conan takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Conan does it's job there.
Conan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken scores with a push kick.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conan.
McCraken only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
McCraken throws a series of punches but Conan avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
Conan misses with a straight left.
Conan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Conan blocks the leg kick.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Conan off balance momentarily.
McCraken misses with a two punch combination.
Conan lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Conan takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Conan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCraken throws a hook but Conan blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken is looking to slow Conan down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Conan.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
McCraken misses with a hook. Conan ducked under it nicely.
Conan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conan misses with a straight left.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken really dominated that round.
That's time! Conan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Conan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Conan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCraken defending well as Conan loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conan looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Conan moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
Conan missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan.
Conan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCraken doesn't seem bothered though.
McCraken scores with a jab. Conan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Conan tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken with a nice cross.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conan walks into a left hand.
McCraken throws a hook but Conan blocks it.
A big right from Conan misses. #T1#
Conan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Conan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conan throws out the jab.
McCraken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Conan blocks a low kick nicely.
Conan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Conan misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Conan blocks the low kick.
Conan misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Conan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conan counters with a stiff right hand.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan misses with a few strikes there.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Conan misses the jab.
Conan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Conan takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
McCraken gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Conan blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Conan tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Conan back against the cage.
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
McCraken missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken presses Conan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Conan misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Conan avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage. #T3#
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conan blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conan blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Conan lands with a left to the head.
Conan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Conan.
Conan swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken blocking some punches.
McCraken lands with a left to the head.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conan lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Conan blocks an uppercut. #T4#
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conan tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, McCraken scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCraken tries to work over Conan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Conan working aggressively here.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conan prevents a body shot from McCraken.
Dougal McCraken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Conan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCraken throws a low kick but Conan moves out of range easily.
Conan tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Conan lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
McCraken leaves Conan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conan throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Conan moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Conan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Nice straight punches there by Conan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conan.
Conan slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Conan misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Conan.
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conan dives in and grabs McCraken's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCraken pushes down on Conan's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conan lands the left hand.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conan shoots in but McCraken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Conan needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
Conan lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
Conan misses with a takedown
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Conan moved out of range nicely.
McCraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCraken throws a hook but Conan blocks it.
McCraken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken jabs Conan right on the nose. Conan blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Conan.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Conan looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Conan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
Conan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conan throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Conan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Conan misses with a takedown attempt - McCraken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCraken's waist but McCraken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Conan off to one side. #T3#
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conan jabs McCraken right on the nose. McCraken blinks but takes it well.
McCraken tests Conan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Conan misses with a straight right.
Conan checks a leg kick.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Conan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Conan misses the target.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Conan ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken slips under a jab from Conan.
McCraken thuds his right hand into Conan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Conan throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Conan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCraken sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conan somewhat.
Conan connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan misses the jab.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Conan attempts a counter takedown but McCraken avoids it well and moves away.
Conan misses with a looping left.
McCraken staying out of range there.
Conan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Conan.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougal McCraken.
I think McCraken 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: GAMMA#912 Hiro v Karim
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Conan lands the left hand.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conan looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conan.
Conan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Conan misses with a combination
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conan moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Conan.
Conan looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Conan throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken stuns Conan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Conan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Conan lands a slapping body shot.
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCraken tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCraken to the ground. McCraken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conan connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Conan misses with the combination.
Conan misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Conan misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
Conan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Conan's leg but Conan calmly moves out of range.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Conan lands a body shot.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Conan.
A big left from Conan misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Conan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Conan does no damage.
Conan misses with a wild combination. #T2#
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conan to score with a decent uppercut.
McCraken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conan throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Conan's shoulder, as Conan tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Conan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCraken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Conan's leg. Conan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Conan throws a nice looking combination but McCraken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Conan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken stuns Conan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Conan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Conan throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken. #T3#
Conan avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Conan's head.
Conan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Conan.#TD2#
Conan looking to score a takedown here. McCraken is defending well but Conan drives through and ends up in McCraken's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan won't allow McCraken to sweep him here.
Conan cracks McCraken with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken controls Conan momentarily but Conan frees himself.
McCraken managing to control the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCraken is on top in guard. #REVR#
McCraken has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Conan is proving hard to escape from.
Conan trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Conan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Conan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCraken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Conan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCraken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Conan counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Conan.
Conan misses the body punch
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conan connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken sizes up Conan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Conan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Conan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Conan tries to counter it with a takedown but McCraken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCraken throws a jab when Conan was well out of range.
Conan throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Conan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range as Conan strikes.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCraken tests Conan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conan lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conan throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Conan misses with a looping right.#T2#
Conan lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Conan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCraken to the mat! McCraken manages to get full guard.
McCraken has Conan pulled in close to control his posture.
Conan looking to pass the guard.
McCraken wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Conan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCraken keeping full guard, as Conan tries to pass. #T3#
McCraken wants to stand up but Conan is controlling him.
McCraken working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Conan.
Conan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Edward Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conan.
McCraken throws a sloppy head kick and Conan moves out of range easily.
And Conan tries to counter it with a takedown but McCraken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Conan misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Conan's knee momentarily.
Conan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Conan scores with a jab. McCraken acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4##TD2#
McCraken tries to sprawl but Conan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Conan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCraken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCraken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCraken.
Conan trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCraken has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edward Conan has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Conan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCraken holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Conan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Conan working the head and body with strikes.
Conan landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on McCraken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Conan tries for a kimura but McCraken is defending well. #SUB2#
Conan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCraken knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
McCraken is pushing Conan's head away, looking to escape. Conan manages to hold on to the position though.
Conan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McCraken some visible discomfort.
McCraken can't do much from the bottom here.
McCraken is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Conan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Conan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McCraken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Conan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Conan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCraken has escaped the position, nice work there.
Conan working away.
McCraken on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Conan scores with punches from side control.
McCraken is trying to work for a sweep but Conan has mounted him!
McCraken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Conan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCraken defending well though.
McCraken wants to get back to full guard but Conan has mounted him!
Conan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Conan is landing with some decent strikes but McCraken is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Conan lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#McCraken is rocked!
Conan unloading with bombs!
Oh McCraken is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have McCraken in real trouble here! The ref calls for McCraken to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Conan!
Edward Conan is the new lightweight champion!

Event: GAMMA#909 Clark v Hiro
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 Banner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
Banner misses with a body shot.
McCraken moves out of range as Banner strikes.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Banner sees coming a mile off.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken is looking for a counter combo.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Banner .
McCraken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner 's hands.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Banner . #T1#
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from McCraken.
A big right from Banner misses.
Banner misses with a looping right.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
Banner throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice body kick.
McCraken is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Banner lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner misses with a body kick. #T2#
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banner on the side of the head.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banner 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
McCraken cracks Banner with a good jab.
McCraken feints and then cracks Banner 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Banner 's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Banner 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCraken keeps Banner at a distance using the push kick.
Banner looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCraken duly obliges.
McCraken throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken lands with a nice body kick.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCraken lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Banner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCraken if he has to take too many more of those.
Banner misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banner misses with a hook.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Banner avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Banner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Banner both land. Nice combination.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banner 's corner calls for a 1-2. Banner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banner thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCraken throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from McCraken.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
McCraken moves out of range as Banner throws a body kick.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banner doesn't seem phased though.
Banner scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banner misses with a looping right.
McCraken throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner 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.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Banner stumbling back into the cage.
Banner misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCraken if he has to take too many more of those.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1##KD2#
Banner drops McCraken with a beautiful combination! McCraken stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Banner is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Dougal McCraken has been cut.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCraken - that will leave a mark!
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken throws a lazy body kick
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCraken jabs Banner right on the nose. Banner blinks but takes it well.
Banner throws a shot to the body.
Banner tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
Banner avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Banner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Banner 's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Banner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Banner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner throws a series of punches but McCraken moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
A big left from Banner misses.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCraken throws a leg kick
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from McCraken is predictable there
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from McCraken lands.#T4#
Banner scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from McCraken.
McCraken cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Banner tries to clinch there but McCraken circles away.
McCraken misses with a double jab.
McCraken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCraken thuds his right hand into Banner '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.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
McCraken tries to move into range but Banner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for McCraken.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A cross from McCraken lands.
Banner misses with the combination.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
Banner misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken sizes up Banner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Banner clinches. #T1#
McCraken cracks Banner with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCraken cracks Banner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Banner was not able to check.
Banner misses with a looping left.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Banner 's body. Banner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken slips under a jab from Banner .
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Banner 's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And McCraken counters with a quick kick to the body but Banner blocks it.
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
Banner pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Banner settles back down.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken drops his hands momentarily and Banner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banner .
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Banner 's side.
Banner misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken sizes up Banner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken ducks right into an uppercut from Banner .
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner 's head.
Banner moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick. #T3#
McCraken misses with a body punch
and Banner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banner lands a right hook to the body.
Banner connects with a solid leg kick.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner 's head.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Banner misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick from McCraken lands but Banner takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken slips under a jab from Banner .
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Banner misses with a hook
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Banner 's knee.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
Banner misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Banner looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Good exchange - Banner coming out on top.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken digs a good hook to Banner 's body.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Banner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
McCraken scores with a jab. Banner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Banner 's knee but Banner avoids it well.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCraken lands with a cross.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner 's head backwards.
Banner throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
Banner lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Banner slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banner lunges at McCraken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCraken's hand.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Jab from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken digs a good hook to Banner 's body.
Banner walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
McCraken throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banner flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
McCraken 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.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Banner 's legs.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.#T3#
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
McCraken throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Banner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCraken, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Banner lands a two punch combo.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banner looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Banner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner misses with a looping left.
McCraken tried to counter with a leg kick but Banner avoided it.
Banner throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Banner tries to clinch up but McCraken circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
Banner tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Banner misses.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
McCraken throws a leg kick
and Banner counters with an inside leg kick.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as McCraken blocks the low kick.
Banner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Banner is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken had his way with Lamont Banner in that round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
That's time! McCraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Banner 's ribs.
Banner slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Banner .
Banner walks into a jab.
Good shot there by McCraken.
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banner throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Banner missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banner can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner swinging wildly here. #T1#
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
Good shot there by McCraken.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
McCraken throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banner misses with a body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken feints and then cracks Banner 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
McCraken lands a jab.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
McCraken works Banner 's body with a nice hook.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
Banner misses with a looping right.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner throws a counter combo.
McCraken falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banner on the side of the head.
Banner blocks a jab.
Banner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
McCraken lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner 's hand.
Banner misses with a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banner works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
Banner throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Banner stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Banner tries to land a body kick
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCraken, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken retains his lightweight title!
Dougal McCraken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#904 Spud v McCracken
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Spud blocks a leg kick.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
Spud wants to clinch.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
McCraken gets tackled into the cage by Spud. Spud maintains the clinch.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Good body shot from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken lands a shot to the body.
McCraken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spud.
A left hand lands to the body for Spud.
Spud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land. #T1#
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Spud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Spud tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraken works on Spud's body with a couple of short punches.
Spud takes a shot to the head.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
A short body shot lands from McCraken as the two fighters clinch.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a right hand.
McCraken blocking some punches.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Spud misses with some punches.
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken misses with some punches.
McCraken digs a right hand underneath Spud's ribcage. Spud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spud managing to block the knees to the body from McCraken.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spud.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken is leaning against Spud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Spud.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
Spud gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Spud misses with a body punch.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Spud takes a shot to the head.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Spud pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spud.
McCraken lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
McCraken lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
A short right from McCraken.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Spud instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, McCraken scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
McCraken is leaning against Spud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spud tries to clinch up
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
McCraken lands a high kick! #CL#
Spud drives through and clinches with McCraken against the cage.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
William Spud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spud lands a left hand.
Spud lands an uppercut.
Spud misses with some punches.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCraken.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
McCraken pushes Spud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud misses with some punches.
McCraken misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spud. #T1#
McCraken tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Spud lands a left hand.
Spud working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
McCraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
McCraken lands a left hand.
McCraken blocking some punches.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud lands with a right to the head.
Spud lands an uppercut.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for McCraken.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
A short right from McCraken.
McCraken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Spud digs a right hand underneath McCraken's ribcage. McCraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
McCraken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spud.
McCraken tries to land knees in the clinch but Spud avoids the damage to the body.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken blocking some punches.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken is leaning against Spud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for McCraken.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud blocks a body shot from McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Spud tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken scores with a shot to the side of Spud's head.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
McCraken tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
McCraken lands a shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards. #BC2#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spud fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Spud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCraken swats away the attempt to clinch by Spud.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spud's hands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Spud gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCraken lands a body shot.
Spud prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spud lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A swing and a miss from McCraken.#CL#
Spud rushes McCraken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from McCraken as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Spud.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken is working Spud over against the cage.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCraken trying to land knees to the body.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud misses with a body punch.
A short left from Spud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
McCraken working aggressively here.
Spud prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spud struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spud. #T2#
Spud prevents a body shot from McCraken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
Spud lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
A short left from Spud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCraken misses with some punches.
McCraken misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Spud.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
A short left from Spud.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
McCraken tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
McCraken tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spud misses with the head strike.
McCraken tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spud misses with some punches.
Spud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Spud lands a body shot.
McCraken blocking some punches.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
Spud lands an uppercut.
McCraken tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land. #T4#
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken blocking some punches.
Spud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Spud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL#
Spud pushes McCraken up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud prevents a body shot from McCraken.
A short left from Spud.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
Spud tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
McCraken gets through Spud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken. #T1#
Spud blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, McCraken scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Spud.
McCraken is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
A body shot lands from Spud.
Spud working aggressively here.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Spud lands a nice uppercut.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Spud on the inside.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
McCraken blocking some punches.
A short left from Spud. #T2#
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken working aggressively here.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCraken.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
Spud lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Spud.
McCraken blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
McCraken digs a right hand underneath Spud's ribcage. Spud let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Spud.
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
McCraken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
McCraken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Spud.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Spud misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land. #T4#
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spuds head.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from McCraken.
Spud gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Spud digs a right hand underneath McCraken's ribcage. McCraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from McCraken.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands a shot to the body.
Spud pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that William Spud 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. This is the final round!#R5#
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Spud blocks the leg kick.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
Spud wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
Spud is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Spud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spud is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCraken steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Spud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken lands a left hand.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from McCraken.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud. #T2#
McCraken lands a right hand.
McCraken pushes off an throws an elbow but Spud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Spud.
Spud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken lands with a right to the head.
Spud working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for McCraken.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a left hand.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spud.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
McCraken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spud is keeping busy.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spuds head.
Spud blocking some punches.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud. #T4#
Spud scores with a shoulder strike.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that 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!
Nice body punch from McCraken - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken lands a body shot.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
A shot in the inside from Spud.
Spud tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
Spud misses with the head strike.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougal McCraken.
I think McCraken 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 James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: GAMMA#900 Hiro v Karim
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Benedetti throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benedetti.
Mario Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
McCraken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and McCraken moves into the clinch.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Still in the clinch, McCraken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCraken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken checks a leg kick nicely.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Benedetti is wise to it.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Benedetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
Benedetti lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
McCraken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely 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!
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken cracks Benedetti with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Benedetti swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCraken slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti slips a jab from McCraken.
Benedetti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken slips a jab from Benedetti.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken misses the jab.#T3#
Benedetti slips a jab from McCraken.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Benedetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCrakens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Benedetti throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
McCraken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benedetti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benedetti moves forwards but McCraken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCraken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benedetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook.#T4#
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and McCraken counters by clinching up.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benedetti takes an elbow to the temple.
Benedetti lands a left hand.
McCraken blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
McCraken swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedetti takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Benedetti. That snapped McCraken's head back.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken slips a jab from Benedetti.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCraken slips under a jab from Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Benedetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Benedetti sees coming a mile off.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken thumps Benedetti with a low kick.
Benedetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
Benedetti checks the leg kick.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Benedetti is wise to it.
Benedetti throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Benedetti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
McCraken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benedetti momentarily.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benedetti moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
McCraken slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti jabs McCraken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benedetti digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
Crunch! McCraken slams his shin into Benedetti's torso.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Benedetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
McCraken avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
No joy there for Benedetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from McCraken misses.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Benedetti jumps back.
Nice cross by McCraken.
McCraken takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Benedetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benedetti lands a slapping body shot.
Benedetti throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCraken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti misses with a head kick. #T4#
Nice shot by McCraken.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Benedetti with a jab.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benedetti misses with a kick to the body.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
McCraken closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti is trying to push McCraken away but McCraken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti throws a combination. McCraken tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCraken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
Benedetti misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCraken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benedetti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Benedetti will feel that in the morning.
A clash of legs there as Benedetti blocks the low kick.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benedetti misses with a hook #CL2#
and McCraken counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCraken. #BC#
Benedetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benedetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but McCraken avoids them all with ease.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Benedetti's leg but Benedetti calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benedetti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
McCraken avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benedetti slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benedetti has time to react.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Benedetti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but McCraken avoids them all with ease.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benedetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McCraken.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken slips a straight right by Benedetti.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Benedetti throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCraken's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a head kick that half lands.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benedetti lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Benedetti checks the leg kick.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
McCraken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken lands with a cross.
Mario Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougal McCraken.
Well McCraken 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
During a confident post fight interview, Dougal McCraken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#896 Papa v Newton
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
Lombardo lands a slapping body shot.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Lombardo's head.
Lombardo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombardo thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lombardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Lombardo off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo cracks McCraken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Lombardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombardo.#T1#
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Lombardo's belly button to the back.
Lombardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Good exchange - Lombardo coming out on top.
McCraken throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
Lombardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lombardo avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Lombardo sees coming a mile off.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lombardo.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Lombardo scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken unleashes a big counter combination but Lombardo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Lombardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.#T2#
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
Lombardo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Lombardo's leg. Lombardo is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken 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.
Lombardo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCraken slips under a jab from Lombardo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lombardo lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lombardo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lombardo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken lands with a cross.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Lombardo.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombardo misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo throws a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Lombardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Lombardo misses with a hook.
Lombardo throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken lands a head shot.
McCraken thows a body kick. Lombardo tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
McCraken looks for the body kick but Lombardo saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
That kick from Lombardo tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lombardo swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Lombardo is wise to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Lombardo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Lombardo checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken lands a head kick. Lombardo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lombardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lombardo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lombardo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lombardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Lombardo off balance momentarily.
McCraken cracks Lombardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Lombardo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Lombardo. Beautiful body shot.
McCraken thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Lombardo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lombardo checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab lands there for Lombardo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 Lombardo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lombardo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lombardo motions for McCraken to come forward. Lombardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Lombardo's legs.
Lombardo half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCraken moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
McCraken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Lombardo should have avoided that one. #T1#
Lombardo swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
Lombardo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombardo.
Lombardo backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken throws a jab when Lombardo was well out of range.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
McCraken throws a sloppy body shot
and Lombardo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombardo throws out the jab. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lombardo 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lombardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken slips a straight right by Lombardo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lombardo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lombardo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lombardo blocks the body kick.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Lombardo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombardo with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
McCraken thumps Lombardo with a low kick.
Lombardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lombardo scrambles back to his feet.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
McCraken 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.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken slips under a jab from Lombardo.
Lombardo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Lombardo throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCraken avoids it.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCraken!
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Lombardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCraken just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lombardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo delivers a nice body kick.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses
and Lombardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken slips a straight right by Lombardo.
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCraken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lombardo.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lombardo will feel that in the morning.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
Lombardo lands with a nice body punch.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Santino Lombardo 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#
Lombardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Lombardo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Lombardo settles back down.
Lombardo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lombardo 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.
Lombardo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCraken on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lombardo's head backwards.
Lombardo throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken 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!
Lombardo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Lombardo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lombardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lombardo lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lombardo. That one must have hurt.
Lombardo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
Lombardo is looking to slow McCraken down with leg kicks.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken misses the jab.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombardo's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Lombardo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Lombardo seems unphased.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Lombardo saw that one coming.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the head.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Lombardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken throws a jab when Lombardo was well out of range.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
Lombardo's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Lombardo punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo misses the target.
Lombardo misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Lombardo.#T3#
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo slips a straight right by McCraken.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lombardo throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Lombardo rushes McCraken and presses him up against the cage.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lombardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
Lombardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken throws a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
McCraken takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo moves out of range of the body kick.
Lombardo looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Lombardo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
Lombardo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lombardo scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Lombardo's side.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken defending well as Lombardo loads up on a big left hand.
Lombardo with a hook.
Lombardo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Lombardo off balance momentarily.
McCraken lands with a hook. Lombardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo 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.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken. #T1#
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombardo.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
A good leg kick by Lombardo.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Lombardo's body.
Lombardo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lombardo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCraken if he has to take too many more of those.
McCraken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
McCraken 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.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lombardo lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Lombardo moves into range and clinches up with McCraken.#T2#
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a right hand.
Lombardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
McCraken lands a right hand.
Lombardo works on McCraken's body with a couple of short punches.
Lombardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath McCraken's ribcage. McCraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCraken is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Lombardo lands with a right to the head.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo lands a nice uppercut.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
McCraken misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
Lombardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraken.
Lombardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
McCraken misses with a body punch. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lombardo.
Santino Lombardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lombardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lombardo just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCraken's brow.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lombardo lands with a right to the head.
Lombardo prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Lombardo.
A right hand to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
Lombardo presses McCraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
A short body shot lands from Lombardo as the two fighters clinch.
Lombardo lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo had his way with Dougal McCraken in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Good leg kick by Lombardo.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombardo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lombardo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Lombardo with a nice cross.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It appears Lombardo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lombardo throws a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lombardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lombardo swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.#CL#
Lombardo instigates a clinch.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
Lombardo working aggressively here.
Lombardo takes a shot to the head.
McCraken misses with some punches.
Lombardo is working McCraken over against the cage.#T2#
Lombardo blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Lombardo managing to block the knees to the body from McCraken.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Lombardo controls the action.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Lombardo avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo. #BC2#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lombardo 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from McCraken. #T3#
Lombardo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Lombardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lombardo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombardo scores with a leg kick.
Lombardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lombardo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo misses with a body kick.#T4#
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombardo checks a leg kick nicely.
Lombardo slips a straight right by McCraken.
A lazy body kick from McCraken
and Lombardo counters with a solid body kick.
Lombardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lombardo throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombardo.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken is looking to slow Lombardo down with leg kicks.
Lombardo lands with a 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 Santino Lombardo.
I think Lombardo 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!
Santino Lombardo retains his welterweight title!
Santino Lombardo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#893 Falcone v Dambullah
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Regueiro throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
Regueiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
A combination from McCraken does no damage.
McCraken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Regueiro misses with a body kick.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Regueiro.
A lazy left from McCraken finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCraken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Regueiro takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
McCraken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Regueiro just manages to avoid it.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken works the jab nicely.
Regueiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Regueiro settles back down.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Regueiro misses with a combination
and McCraken counters with a solid body kick.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Regueiro 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.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the head.
Regueiro cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Regueiro!
McCraken jabs Regueiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Regueiro 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
A jab from Regueiro finds it's way through McCraken's defenses.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Regueiro. #T3#
Regueiro moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
As Regueiro backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCraken's head.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Regueiro takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken lands a head shot.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Regueiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken jabs Regueiro right on the nose. Regueiro blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Regueiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Regueiro settles back down.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Regueiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regueiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro 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.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
McCraken 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.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Regueiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Regueiro misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken lands a body shot.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook 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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McCraken slips a straight right by Regueiro.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Regueiro duly obliges.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken misses the jab.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Regueiro cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Regueiro's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Regueiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Regueiro tries to avoid it.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range. #T1#
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCraken keeps Regueiro at a distance using the push kick.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Regueiro catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Regueiro punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Regueiro in the body.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Regueiro under the eye.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range.
Regueiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab from McCraken.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken cracks Regueiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Regueiro tries a quick counter leg kick but McCraken is wise to it.#T3#
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
McCraken gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch.
Regueiro presses McCraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCraken scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
McCraken tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it. #TD2#
Regueiro pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for subs off his back but McCraken has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
McCraken trying to control the action but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken trying to control the pace.
Regueiro is trying to get back to full guard.
McCraken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julio Regueiro 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Regueiro is able to avoid easily.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
McCraken is looking to counter with head kicks.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Regueiro walks into a left hand.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.#T1#
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Regueiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
Jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro motions for McCraken to come forward. Regueiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
McCraken lands with a straight right. Regueiro didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regueiro! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a straight left. #T3#
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken lands the left hand.
A leg kick checked by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken slips a jab from Regueiro.
McCraken is looking for a counter combo.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Regueiro.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Regueiro slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Regueiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Regueiro moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Regueiro.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Regueiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.

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 Dougal McCraken.
I think McCraken 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Our winner, Dougal McCraken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#888 Priester v Spud
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Rones misses with a looping right.#CL#
Rones closes the distance and clinches.
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rones blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Rones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken lands a left hand.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with some punches.
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rones's sensitive parts.
Rones moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
Rones fails to land with a series of punches.
Rones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCraken is looking to clinch. #T1#
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Rones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Rones.
McCraken has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Rones avoids the head kick by McCraken.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Rones is just out of range.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
Rones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rones throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCraken counters with a nice body kick.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
McCraken lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rones. Rones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick. #T2##CL#
Rones clinches with his opponent.
McCraken putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rones's elbow.
Rones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
Rones is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
McCraken taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Rones is trying to break the clinch but McCraken has him pressed against the cage.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rones's elbow. #BC#
Rones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rones.
Rones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him. #T3#
Rones fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Rones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rones looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Rones looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
Rones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Rones's head but Rones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rones takes a step back to recover.
A jab lands there for Rones.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Rones misses with a wild combination.
Rones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCraken - that will leave a mark!
McCraken lands a jab to Rones's midsection.
A big left from Rones misses.
Rones misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Rones scores with a hook to the body. McCraken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for McCraken.
A clash of legs there as Rones blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
Rones avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Rones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
McCraken rushes Rones and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
Rones misses with a body shot
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Rones catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rones throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken lands a head shot.
Rones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1-2. McCraken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rones throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Rones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Rones saw that one coming.
Rones moves in looking to clinch but McCraken pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Rones.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rones doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Rones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
McCraken cracks Rones with a good jab.
Rones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
McCraken has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCraken tries to work over Rones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rones blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rones blocking some punches.
Rones tries for a takedown but McCraken manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Rones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McCraken drives through and clinches with Rones against the cage.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike.
Rones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCraken gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Rones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rones scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken counters with a body kick that stops Rones in his tracks momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rones. That did some damage!
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rones at a distance.
Joy Rones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rones lands a lovely overhand right.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Rones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Rones throws a leg kick
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rones's sensitive parts.
McCraken lands with a hook. Rones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Rones wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken jabs at Rones's body.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rones looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Jab from McCraken.
Rones tries to clinch there but McCraken circles away. #T4#
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rones has time to react.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rones throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Rones doesn't manage to clinch there - McCraken circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken sizes up Rones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Rones checks it.
Rones tries to bum rush McCraken with a series of wild strikes but McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCraken stuns Rones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rones scores with a jab to the body.
Rones defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
As McCraken looks to move away, Rones throws a big counter combo but McCraken just gets out of the way.
Rones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rones. That did some damage!
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rones misses with a two punch combination.
Rones throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Rones 's knee.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rones is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Rones misses with a double jab
and McCraken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rones's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rones throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rones avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Good leg kick by McCraken. #T1#
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Rones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
Rones throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rones throws a head kick that misses
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Rones off balance momentarily.
Rones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rones lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Rones slips the punch.
Rones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
Rones walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
Rones checks the leg kick.
McCraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Rones misses.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Rones's body. Rones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Rones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rones counter with a right hand.
Rones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Rones checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
Rones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rones staying out of range there.
Joy Rones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCraken.
A head kick misses from Rones.
Rones tries to bum rush McCraken with a series of wild strikes but McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
McCraken avoids the head kick by Rones.
McCraken is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCraken takes a swing at Rones's ribcage but misses.
Rones ducks right into an uppercut from McCraken.
Rones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing. #CL2#
McCraken darts in and clinches Rones up against the cage.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Rones.
Rones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Rones misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Rones moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
McCraken thumps Rones with a low kick.
Rones misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
Rones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
McCraken has closed the distance and engaged Rones in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rones prevents a body shot from McCraken.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rones throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCraken 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A very excited looking Dougal McCraken 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: GAMMA#882 Newton v Falcone
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Danilov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
Danilov checks the leg kick.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
Danilov connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Danilov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Danilov is looking to score with low kicks.
Danilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danilov tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danilov moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken 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. #T1#
McCraken catches Danilov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danilov lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away.
Danilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danilov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Danilov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
Danilov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danilov slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Danilov! #T2#
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Danilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken slips a straight right by Danilov.#TD#
Danilov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCraken to the ground. Danilov is now in McCraken's guard.
McCraken wants to stand but Danilov is controlling the position.
Danilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCraken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Danilov won't allow McCraken to sweep him here. #T3#
McCraken trying to control the position.
Danilov throws a strike but McCraken rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCraken postures up.
McCraken is fighting to break Danilov's control of his arms but Danilov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCraken sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCraken manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McCraken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danilov controls the pace.#T4#
Danilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCraken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Danilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCraken pulls Danilov in close to his closed guard and prevents Danilov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCraken wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danilov is able to avoid easily.
Danilov throws a leg kick which misses McCraken's front leg but catches the back leg as McCraken tries to avoid it.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCraken as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Danilov's ribs.
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from McCraken misses. #T1#
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken checks a low kick from Danilov.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken misses the jab.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
Danilov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Danilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch lands to the side of Danilov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Danilov saw that one coming.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Danilov 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danilov throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.#T3#
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Danilov is out of range.
McCraken throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov attempts a counter takedown but McCraken avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick from McCraken misses.
Danilov staying out of range there.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
Danilov blocks a head kick by McCraken.
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danilov. That's going to slow McCraken down.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken misses with a series of wild punches.
Danilov blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danilov. That did some damage!
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Danilov's belly button to the back.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Danilov attempts a counter takedown but McCraken avoids it well and moves away.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken is looking for the big counter here.
Danilov misses with a body shot
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.#TD#
Danilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCraken looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Danilov scores with a couple of short elbows.
McCraken is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Danilov off and has taken his back!
McCraken not allowing Danilov to control his hands.
Danilov tries to escape but McCraken has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Danilov holding both McCraken 's hands and preventing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCraken controlling the positon.#T1#
Danilov turns into McCraken and is now in his guard.
Danilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Danilov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Danilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.
McCraken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danilov wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
McCraken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
McCraken keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
McCraken controlling Danilov's posture.
McCraken trying to control the position.
McCraken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCraken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danilov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
McCraken would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCraken defends it easily.
McCraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Danilov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCraken defends well.
McCraken tries to free his leg and advance position but Danilov is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCraken would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCraken cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCraken's sensitive parts.
Danilov loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Danilov throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Danilov takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Danilov walks into a left hand.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougal McCraken.
I've got McCraken 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
During a confident post fight interview, Dougal McCraken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#877 Joosep v Phoenix
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Sirakanian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
Sirakanian motions for McCraken to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Sirakanian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sirakanian.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian counters with an outside 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!
Sirakanian falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken keeps Sirakanian at a distance using the push kick.
McCraken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.#T1#
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken misses with a hook
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirakanian throws a wild body kick that McCraken sees coming a mile off.
McCraken misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by McCraken. #T2#
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but McCraken checks it.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Sirakanian's legs.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
Sirakanian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCraken sizes up Sirakanian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sirakanian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
McCraken checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCraken rather than just go for the knockout.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Sirakanian scores with a spinning back kick!
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCraken takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken tries to work over Sirakanian's front leg with a kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.#T4#
Sirakanian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken scores with a hook.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Sirakanian was not able to check.
McCraken keeps Sirakanian at a distance using the push kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Sirakanian.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sirakanian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian 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#
Crunch! McCraken slams his shin into Sirakanian's torso.
McCraken slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian misses with the combination.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but McCraken moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Sirakanian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by McCraken.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
McCraken swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirakanian misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sirakanian throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Sirakanian's defenses.
Sirakanian throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Sirakanian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sirakanian is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 right from McCraken misses.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken throws a sloppy head kick
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken 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.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
McCraken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken with a nice cross.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Sirakanian slips a straight right by McCraken.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sirakanian lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sirakanian. Sirakanian obviously looking to wear him down.
Sirakanian avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Sirakanian.
McCraken slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken scores with a jab.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Sirakanian walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sirakanian has time to react.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Sirakanian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Sirakanian. #T1#
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow McCraken down.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCraken has time to react.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCraken's head.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
Sirakanian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sirakanian.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Sirakanian.
McCraken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sirakanian misses with a double jab.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCraken throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken 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.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Sirakanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCraken moves out of range as Sirakanian throws a body kick.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.#T4#
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sirakanian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken wants to slow Sirakanian down by chopping away at his legs.
Sirakanian with a nice calf kick.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow McCraken down.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.

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 Dougal McCraken.
Well Sirakanian 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!
A relieved looking Narek Sirakanian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#873 San Pedro v Storm
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Regueiro scores with a jab.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but McCraken takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Regueiro throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Regueiro. McCraken shrugs it off though.
Regueiro throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
McCraken 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.
Regueiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from McCraken. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Regueiro misses
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Regueiro counters with a nice body shot.
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Regueiro cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro throws a push kick but McCraken slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Regueiro jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Regueiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Regueiro's leg but Regueiro calmly moves out of range.
Regueiro lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Regueiro throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
A cross from McCraken lands.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Regueiro blocks the body kick.
Regueiro misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Regueiro throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
McCraken moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
McCraken throws a push kick but Regueiro slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCraken takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Regueiro throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range. #T4#
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Regueiro on the side of the head.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Regueiro moved away.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Regueiro misses the target.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Regueiro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCraken has time to react.
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Regueiro will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Regueiro 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro 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#
Regueiro misses with a series of wild punches.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Regueiro avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCraken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Regueiro tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Regueiro's body.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Regueiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A big right from McCraken misses.
Regueiro is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Regueiro lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken slips a straight right by Regueiro.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Regueiro backs off McCraken throws a huge counter combo but Regueiro manages to avoid it all.
Regueiro scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Regueiro.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from McCraken.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro tries to clinch but McCraken is having none of it.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws a push kick but Regueiro slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Regueiro under the eye.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Regueiro 's knee. #T3#
Regueiro connects with a high kick.
Regueiro scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Regueiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Regueiro throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from McCraken.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but McCraken takes it in his stride. #T4#
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Regueiro seems unphased.
McCraken thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Regueiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCraken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Nice cross by Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from McCraken.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken is looking for the big counter here.
McCraken throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Julio Regueiro 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.#R3#
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Regueiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
Regueiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCraken counters with a body kick.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Regueiro staying out of range there.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken slips a straight right by Regueiro.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab from Regueiro.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
Regueiro blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Regueiro moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
McCraken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
McCraken motions for Regueiro to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Regueiro to score with a decent uppercut.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Regueiro shakes it off.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but McCraken avoids them all with ease.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Regueiro avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro jabs at McCraken's body.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Regueiro is looking to counter the offense by McCraken and move into the clinch.#CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and pushes McCraken back into the cage.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken is looking to control Regueiro's arms but Regueiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCraken has his back to the cage.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but McCraken has him pressed against the cage.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards. #T4#
A hook to the body from McCraken.
McCraken misses with some punches. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCraken 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.
Regueiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCraken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Regueiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCraken tries a head kick but it misses.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken feints and then cracks Regueiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Regueiro down.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro throws a wild body kick that McCraken sees coming a mile off.
Regueiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Regueiro misses with a body kick.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dougal McCraken just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Regueiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Some bone on bone action there as Regueiro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken catches Regueiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Regueiro throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken lands a jab.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Regueiro's head.#T1#
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
As McCraken backs away, Regueiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a series of wild punches.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Regueiro moved away.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Regueiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Regueiro scrambles back to his feet.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro throws out a powerful jab.
Regueiro misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Regueiro works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Regueiro shakes it off.
Regueiro checks the leg kick.
Regueiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Regueiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McCraken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Regueiro fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCraken just manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Regueiro cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Regueiro feints a jab promting McCraken to slip. Regueiro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCraken slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Regueiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A big right from McCraken misses.
Regueiro connects with an inside leg kick.
McCraken tries to bum rush Regueiro with a series of wild strikes but Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Regueiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice body kick.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.
McCraken defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro motions for McCraken to come forward. Regueiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
A jab from Regueiro finds it's way through McCraken's defenses.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Regueiro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCraken throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Regueiro throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
Regueiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
McCraken with a jab.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
McCraken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
Regueiro tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
Regueiro misses the jab.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Regueiro had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Regueiro steps away.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Regueiro thinks about countering with a head kick.
McCraken scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Regueiro's body. Regueiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Regueiro misses
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. McCraken should have avoided that one.
McCraken defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro walks into a left hand.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #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!
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a nice body kick.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro wants to clinch.
McCraken goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from McCraken lands.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro. #T3#
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Regueiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Regueiro slips a jab from McCraken.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
Regueiro drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken slips a jab from Regueiro.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Regueiro avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
Regueiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Regueiro moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro takes one on the button.#T4#
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Regueiro misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from McCraken.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCraken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Regueiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. McCraken catches Regueiro right on the button with a cross.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCraken 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Julio Regueiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#869 Lombardo v Regueiro
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Miletich misses.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
Miletich just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands with a slapping head kick.
Miletich throws a leg kick that misses.
Miletich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Miletich does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miletich.
Miletich missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken drops his hands momentarily and Miletich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miletich.
Miletich looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Miletich looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Miletich's leg. Miletich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miletich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miletich 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.
Miletich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken blocks a head kick by Miletich.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a hook but Miletich blocks it.#T1#
McCraken punishes Miletich's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Miletich's shoulder, as Miletich tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMiletich.
Miletich looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken defending well as Miletich loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miletich.
Some wild striking there from Miletich.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miletich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miletich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken lands a jab to Miletich's midsection.
Miletich throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
Miletich looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Miletich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCraken.
Miletich pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Miletich settles back down.
Miletich on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Miletich with a nice calf kick.
Miletich lands the left 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!
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miletich moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Miletich's body. Miletich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miletich scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
Miletich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miletich just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Miletich misses.
McCraken cracks Miletich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miletich digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miletich goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
Miletich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miletich tried to counter with a leg kick but McCraken avoided it.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Miletich avoids the head kick by McCraken.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Miletich looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Miletich misses with a low kick.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miletich throws out the jab.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miletich wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miletich 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Miletich misses.
Miletich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miletich's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Miletich.
Miletich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Miletich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miletich misses with a head kick.
McCraken moves out of range as Miletich strikes.
McCraken swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miletich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Nice shot by McCraken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miletich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Miletich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miletich ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Miletich throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Miletich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Miletich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McCraken throws a low kick but Miletich moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Miletich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miletich.
McCraken checks a low kick from Miletich.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miletich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Miletich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken throws a hook but Miletich blocks it.
Miletich misses with a body shot.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Miletich.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miletich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Miletich takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Miletich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
Miletich misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miletich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miletich.
McCraken throws the left hand but Miletich avoids the punch easily.
Miletich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miletich's sensitive parts.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich shoots in for a takedown but McCraken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken checks a leg kick.
Miletich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Miletich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Miletich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miletich half committed to a counter leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Miletich might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McCraken jabs at Miletich's body.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Miletich moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken misses with a jab to the body
letting Miletich counter with a right hand.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miletich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miletich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miletich throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCraken throws a lazy uppercut
and Miletich counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miletich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Miletich avoids it with no problem.
McCraken catches Miletich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Miletich's front leg but catches the back leg as Miletich tries to avoid it.
Miletich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCraken.
Miletich misses with a two punch combination.
Miletich throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken connects with the punch.
Miletich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCraken as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Miletich misses its intended target.
Miletich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCraken but McCraken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Miletich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Nice body punch from Miletich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miletich.
McCraken scores with a hook.
A left lands for McCraken.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken lands with a hook. Miletich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miletich 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miletich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCraken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miletich circles away quickly and effectively.
Miletich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miletich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miletich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miletich dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
Miletich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken wants to slow Miletich down by chopping away at his legs.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miletich walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Miletich moved away.
McCraken cracks Miletich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miletich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miletich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Miletich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Miletich.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Miletich.
Miletich misses with a straight right.
Miletich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Miletich fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCraken just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Miletich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from McCraken misses.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Miletich moved away.
Miletich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
Nice jab there from McCraken.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Miletich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miletich throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Miletich misses with a straight right.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miletich.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for McCraken.
Danga de danga de dang - McCraken scores with a four punch combination!
McCraken throws a right hand that Miletich ducks under and follows up with a left that Miletich also avoids with ease.
Miletich takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Miletich misses with a straight right.
Mitch Miletich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miletich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Miletich blocks it well.
Miletich looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Miletich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miletich lands a head shot.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
No luck for Miletich with that takedown attempt.
Nice cross by McCraken.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Miletich's belly button to the back.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Miletich.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miletich shoots in looking for a takedown but McCraken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miletich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miletich on the side of the head.#TD#
Miletich dives in and scores a takedown into McCraken's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCraken pulls Miletich in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miletich trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCraken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miletich is controlling him.
McCraken pulls Miletich in close to his closed guard and prevents Miletich from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCraken trying to control the position. #T4#
Miletich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCraken is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCraken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miletich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCraken.
McCraken jabs at Miletich's body.
Miletich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#860 Pedro v Storm
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCraken has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Lombardo's body.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Lombardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo counters with a nice leg kick.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.#CL#
Lombardo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Lombardo controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Lombardo as the two fighters clinch.
Lombardo working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Lombardo.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCraken.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCraken tries to work over Lombardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. McCraken catches Lombardo right on the button with a cross.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lombardo in his tracks.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Lombardo's knee but Lombardo avoids it well.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
McCraken fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range.
McCraken throws a low kick but Lombardo moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo misses the target.
McCraken tries to clinch there but Lombardo circles away.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Lombardo had a free shot at his head there.
Lombardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
Lombardo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombardo.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
McCraken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombardo's sensitive parts.
Lombardo tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.#T3#
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Lombardo.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lombardo checks a leg kick.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombardo.
McCraken throws a sloppy body shot
and Lombardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lombardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lombardo misses with a looping left.
McCraken wants to slow Lombardo down by chopping away at his legs.
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Lombardo checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lombardo throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken tries to clinch but Lombardo is having none of it.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Lombardo's front leg but catches the back leg as Lombardo tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombardo.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
Lombardo lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
Lombardo lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
McCraken misses with a hook
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken lunges at Lombardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lombardo's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken lands a jab.
Lombardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of 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 Santino Lombardo 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#
Lombardo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
McCraken is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McCraken stuns Lombardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo throws a quick counter head kick but McCraken was just out of range.
Lombardo takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCraken.
McCraken 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.
Lombardo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombardo scores with a nice head shot.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lombardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Lombardo wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
Lombardo scores with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Lombardo sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Lombardo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
Lombardo tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Lombardo misses its target.
Lombardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lombardo lands an overhand right.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
Lombardo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken cracks Lombardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but Lombardo saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lombardo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but McCraken avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Lombardo saw that one coming. #T3#
McCraken throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
McCraken ducks right into an uppercut from Lombardo.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Lombardo moved away.
Lombardo tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Lombardo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Lombardo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombardo throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCraken just manages to avoid it.
Lombardo swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Lombardo is looking to land body kicks.
Lombardo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Lombardo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lombardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.#T4#
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lombardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Lombardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lombardo lands with a cross.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Lombardo slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCraken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lombardo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Lombardo misses with a leg kick.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Lombardo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Donk. McCraken catches Lombardo right on the button with a cross.
Lombardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lombardo pushes McCraken up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombardo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCraken.#T1#
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo wants to stall.
Lombardo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lombardo tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lombardo pushes McCraken up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lombardo.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken misses with some punches.
Lombardo is working McCraken over against the cage.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Lombardo prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
Lombardo tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Lombardo controls the action. #T2#
Lombardo swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of McCraken's 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 shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Lombardo.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken is trying to break free.
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken presses Lombardo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCraken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo scores with a hook to the body.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of McCraken's head.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Lombardo. #T3#
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo works on McCraken's body with a couple of short punches.
Lombardo prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Lombardo scores with a hook to the body.
McCraken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lombardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombardo prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
McCraken throws a leg kick but Lombardo moved away.
Lombardo thuds a left hand into McCraken's body.
McCraken moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lombardo scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Lombardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lombardo throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCraken jabs at Lombardo's body.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Lombardo.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
McCraken scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
McCraken drives through and clinches with Lombardo against the cage.
Lombardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraken lands a body punch.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombardo lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lombardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Lombardo avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Lombardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken pushes Lombardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from McCraken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
Lombardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombardo's elbow.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
McCraken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lombardo blocks it with crossed arms.
Lombardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lombardo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCraken working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands with a short shot to the head.
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCraken is working Lombardo over against the cage.
Lombardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Lombardo avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo controlling the action here for a moment.
Lombardo lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCraken or not.
McCraken is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch.
McCraken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombardo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lombardo works the jab nicely.
McCraken throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombardo counters with a right hand to the body.
Lombardo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Lombardo rushes McCraken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Lombardo pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo digs a right hand into McCraken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCraken's gas tank.
Lombardo pushes off an throws an elbow but McCraken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
A short right from Lombardo.
Lombardo swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken pushes Lombardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombardo pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of McCraken's 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!
Lombardo misses with the head strike. #T4#
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
McCraken digs a right hand underneath Lombardo's ribcage. Lombardo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lombardo fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lombardo fails to land.
Santino Lombardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lombardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCraken tries to work over Lombardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombardo lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
Still in the clinch, McCraken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lombardo lands an uppercut.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo lands a body shot.
Lombardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo had his way with Dougal McCraken in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lombardo scores with a jab.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lombardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lombardo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Lombardo.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lombardo. That did some damage!
Lombardo's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCraken thuds his right hand into Lombardo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lombardo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Lombardo sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
McCraken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
Lombardo throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lombardo checks the leg kick.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Lombardo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
Lombardo scores with a sloppy right hand. McCraken should have avoided that one.
Lombardo misses with a low kick as McCraken jumps back.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Lombardo with a nice calf kick.
McCraken wants to slow Lombardo down by chopping away at his legs.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Lombardo.
Both fighters circling a little - Lombardo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
McCraken is looking to slow Lombardo down with leg kicks.
Lombardo wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
McCraken throws a low kick but Lombardo moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo 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!
Lombardo moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
Lombardo is looking to counter punch.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo connects with a solid leg kick.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from McCraken finds it's target.
Lombardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken checks a low kick from Lombardo.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombardo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lombardo looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.#T3#
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lombardo scores with a spinning back kick!
Lombardo blocks a leg kick.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lombardo tried to counter with a leg kick but McCraken avoided it.
Lombardo throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
McCraken takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
McCraken misses the jab.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Lombardo connects with a solid leg kick.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses
and Lombardo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lombardo lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCraken will feel that in the morning.
McCraken is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lombardo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Lombardo moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Lombardo doesn't manage to clinch there - McCraken circles away.
Santino Lombardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo delivers a nice body kick.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lombardo.
Lombardo scores with a hook to the body. McCraken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Lombardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lombardo.

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 Santino Lombardo.
Well Lombardo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!
Santino Lombardo retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Santino Lombardo 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: GAMMA#855 Bolleke v Arundel
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Baba's leg but Baba calmly moves out of range.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baba is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baba misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Baba misses with the body kick
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Baba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
McCraken has managed to clinch.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baba prevents a body shot from McCraken.
Baba tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage. #T1#
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baba.
Baba tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
Baba swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken gets through Baba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCraken misses with a body punch. #BC2#
McCraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baba just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCraken thumps Baba with a low kick.
Baba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baba pushes McCraken away with a front kick.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken lands a jab.
Baba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Baba.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCraken stuns Baba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baba tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick that misses.
Baba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baba misses with a series of wild punches.
Baba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Baba knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken drops his hands momentarily and Baba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Baba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Baba.
Baba lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
Baba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baba lands the left hand.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Baba is out of range.
McCraken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baba.
McCraken stuns Baba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baba takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Baba off the cage and back into range.
Baba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baba falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
A slow jab from Baba misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baba takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Baba misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Baba 's knee.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baba.
McCraken lands a jab.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Baba avoids it.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Baba's front leg but catches the back leg as Baba tries to avoid it.
Baba looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Baba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
McCraken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
Baba avoids a kick to the body.
Baba cracks McCraken with an open hand slap.
Baba misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Baba throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCraken - that will leave a mark!
McCraken throws a leg kick but Baba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baba walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
Baba walks into a jab.
McCraken stuns Baba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
Baba throws a body shot but no joy.
Baba throws a head kick that misses.
Baba throws a series of punches but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for McCraken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Baba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Baba misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Baba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Baba.
Baba checks a low kick from McCraken.
McCraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Baba walks into a left hand.
Baba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Baba. That snapped McCraken's head back. #CL2#
Baba tries to keep at a distance but McCraken has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Baba.
McCraken lands a body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba blocking some punches.
McCraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baba struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baba scores with a shoulder strike.
Baba cracks McCraken with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken has had enough of the clinch but Baba keeps him there for the moment.
Baba blocking some punches.
McCraken blocking some punches.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
A short right from McCraken.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCraken moves out of range as Baba throws a body kick.
A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Baba's defenses.
Baba misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from McCraken misses.
Baba looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Baba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baba throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baba scores with a sloppy right hand. McCraken should have avoided that one. #T4#
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken blocks a head kick by Baba.
McCraken takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baba throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Baba.
Baba looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Baba with an uppercut!
Baba cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
McCraken works Baba's body with a nice hook.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick from McCraken is predictable there
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
McCraken stuns Baba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baba thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCraken moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baba throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
Baba throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Baba steps away.
Baba connects with a nice looking jab.
Baba avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a nice body kick.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Baba.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baba swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baba avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baba throws a head kick that misses
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Baba gets tackled into the cage by McCraken. McCraken maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Baba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baba blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba lands a nice uppercut.
Afeef Isa Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba misses with the head strike.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
Baba pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
McCraken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baba lands with a right to the head.
Baba blocking some punches.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken has had enough of the clinch but Baba keeps him there for the moment.
Baba swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
McCraken pushes Baba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCraken working aggressively here.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McCraken breaks from the clinch.
Baba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from Baba misses.
McCraken throws a nice looking combination but Baba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Baba is out of range.
McCraken lands with a hook. Baba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baba tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baba tries to bum rush McCraken with a series of wild strikes but McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baba backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baba looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baba swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba with a jab.
Baba swings away with a body shot that misses
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Baba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
Baba misses with a wild body shot.
Baba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Baba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba takes a kick to the side of the head.
McCraken connects with a jab.
Baba misses with an attempted mid kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken 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: GAMMA#851 Spike v Hiro
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Regueiro's head.
Regueiro throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken misses with a wild combination.
McCraken ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro lands a two punch combo.
McCraken checks a low kick from Regueiro.
McCraken pushes Regueiro away with a front kick.#T1#
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro throws a good cross that connects.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro throws a one two combo.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Regueiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Regueiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Regueiro looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro works the jab nicely.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
McCraken misses the jab.
Regueiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
Regueiro misses the body punch
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Regueiro lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Regueiro moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCraken slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
McCraken tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCraken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken misses with a two punch combination.
Regueiro misses the jab.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Regueiro momentarily.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes one on the button.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McCraken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Regueiro - the referee stops the clock and McCraken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Regueiro. McCraken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Regueiro misses with a wild combination. #T1#
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro is looking to slow McCraken down with leg kicks.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Regueiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCraken motions for Regueiro to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
McCraken 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.
Regueiro moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
McCraken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Regueiro.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
Regueiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken scores with a push kick.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken slips a straight right by Regueiro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Regueiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Regueiro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCraken scores with a head kick.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab. #T3#
McCraken misses with a lunging right hand
and Regueiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Regueiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken works the jab nicely.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
McCraken slips a straight right by Regueiro.
McCraken motions for Regueiro to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro misses with a hook
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Regueiro stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Regueiro gets tackled into the cage by McCraken. McCraken maintains the clinch.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
McCraken lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by McCraken.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Regueiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
McCraken moves into range and connects with a jab.
Regueiro takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Regueiro's hands.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Regueiro's ribs.
Regueiro punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro misses with a combination
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken lands with a nice combination. Regueiro backs away looking to recover.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Regueiro.
McCraken is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands a jab.
Regueiro staying out of range there.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Regueiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Regueiro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCraken if he has to take too many more of those.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by McCraken.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Regueiro doesn't seem phased though.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Regueiro lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
McCraken tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Regueiro's sensitive parts.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
McCraken slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken misses with a wild combination.
Regueiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
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!
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Regueiro swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Regueiro takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
McCraken doesn't manage to clinch there - Regueiro circles away.
Regueiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Regueiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.

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 Dougal McCraken.
I think McCraken 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
After the fight, Dougal McCraken 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: GAMMA#846 Rones v Regueiro
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mochinori throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mochinori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mochinori takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mochinori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
Mochinori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Mochinori 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.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken tests Mochinori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mochinori looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Mochinori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken misses with a left hand
and Mochinori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken 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.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.#T1#
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mochinori misses with a hook.
McCraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mochinori missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
McCraken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Mochinori.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mochinori throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that misses.
Mochinori just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Mochinori moves away and avoids it.
Mochinori tries to work over McCraken's front leg with a kick but McCraken checks it.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Mochinori's leg but Mochinori calmly moves out of range.
Mochinori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
Mochinori wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick from Mochinori misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
Mochinori misses with a looping left.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mochinori misses with a kick to the body
and Mochinori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mochinori throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well. #T2#
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Mochinori should have avoided that one.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mochinori.
It looks like McCraken has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Mochinori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mochinori throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mochinori misses with a looping right.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Mochinori.
Mochinori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mochinori!
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Mochinori's body.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Mochinori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mochinori throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.#T3#
Mochinori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
Mochinori throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mochinori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mochinori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken is looking for a counter combo.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken scores with a jab.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mochinori swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Mochinori.
Mochinori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mochinori misses with a leg kick
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Mochinori misses.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Mochinori's body. Mochinori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mochinori.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Mochinori is out of range.
McCraken throws a nice head kick! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mochinori connects with a single shot there.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Mochinori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mochinori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mochinori moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Mochinori throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Mochinori tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
Mochinori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
Mochinori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken thinks about countering with a head kick.
McCraken throws a hook but Mochinori blocks it.
A nice combination there by Mochinori.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
Mochinori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
As McCraken backs off Mochinori throws a huge counter combo but McCraken manages to avoid it all.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken blocks 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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Mochinori throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
Mochinori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCraken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mochinori. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mochinori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Mochinori steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mochinori swinging wildly here.
Mochinori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mochinori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mochinori checks a leg kick.
Mochinori with a nice calf kick.
Mochinori checks a leg kick nicely.
Mochinori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCraken doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Mochinori tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
Mochinori throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mochinori.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Mochinori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mochinori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
Mochinori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mochinori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
Mochinori throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Mochinori is predictable there
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Mochinori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Mochinori blocks a leg kick.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice jab there from McCraken.
Mochinori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken throws a shot to the body. #T2#
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
Mochinori cracks McCraken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mochinori slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mochinori.
Mochinori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
Mochinori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Mochinori throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Mochinori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mochinori throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Mochinori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken scores with a hook.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
Mochinori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
Mochinori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and McCraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mochinori looks to throw a body kick
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
Mochinori thows a body kick. McCraken tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Mochinori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mochinori throws a wild body kick that McCraken sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by McCraken.
Mochinori throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mochinori.
Mochinori thumps McCraken with a low kick.
Mochinori throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken defending well as Mochinori loads up on a big left hand.
Mochinori looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Mochinori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mochinori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mochinori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Mochinori.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Mochinori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mochinori swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mochinori throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Mochinori looks to move away, McCraken throws a big counter combo but Mochinori just gets out of the way.
McCraken tries to clinch up.
Mochinori throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Mochinori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mochinori checks the leg kick.
Mochinori swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Mochinori.
Danga de danga de dang - McCraken scores with a four punch combination!
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. McCraken catches Mochinori right on the button with a cross.
Mochinori looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mochinori.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
Mochinori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mochinori tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
That's time! McCraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mochinori lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
McCraken scores with a nice head shot.
Mochinori avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mochinori.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Mochinori's leg. Mochinori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mochinori avoids a kick to the body.
Mochinori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Mochinori misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Mochinori looks to throw a body kick
and McCraken counters with an inside leg kick.
Mochinori swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken catches Mochinori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mochinori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mochinori misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken works over Mochinori's head and body with a nice combination.
McCraken with the inside leg kick. #T1#
McCraken misses with a double jab.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mochinori throws a push kick but McCraken slaps the foot to one side.
Mochinori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
Mochinori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
Mochinori throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mochinori delivers a nice body kick.
McCraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mochinori lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCraken's sensitive parts.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mochinori scores with a jab to the body.
Mochinori misses with a body kick.#T2#
Mochinori lands a nice looking body kick.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Mochinori saw that one coming.
Mochinori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mochinori.
McCraken swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
And Mochinori responds with a good body kick, but McCraken manages to step out the way in time.
Mochinori takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
Mochinori looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
Mochinori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mochinori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mochinori tries to clinch up.
McCraken cracks Mochinori with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mochinori misses with a series of wild punches.
Mochinori thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Mochinori is out of range. #T3#
Mochinori connects with the punch.
McCraken is looking to slow Mochinori down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
Mochinori tries a head kick but it misses.
Mochinori misses with a head kick.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Mochinori does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Mochinori's shoulder, as Mochinori tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Mochinori missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mochinori 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.
McCraken connects with a nice looking jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mochinori checks a leg kick.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Mochinori tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Mochinori.
Mochinori moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
Mochinori moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Mochinori blocks the body kick.
McCraken scores with a one two! Mochinori had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Uesugi Mochinori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mochinori pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Mochinori settles back down.
Nice jab there from McCraken.
Mochinori lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters circling a little - McCraken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mochinori tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCraken checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mochinori takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#839 Grabber v Horse
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balayan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balayan lands a body shot.
Balayan pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Balayan settles back down.
Balayan 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.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Balayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Balayan checks a low kick from McCraken.
A telegraphed right hand from Balayan misses the target.
Balayan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Balayan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balayan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balayan.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab from McCraken.#T1#
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Balayan throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
Balayan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balayan misses with a hook.
McCraken misses the jab.
McCraken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balayan misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balayan.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balayan tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range. #T2#
Balayan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken throws a hook but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
Balayan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Balayan lands the left hand.
Balayan tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from McCraken misses.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Balayan.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
Balayan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Balayan's leg. Balayan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balayan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balayan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Balayan's shoulder, as Balayan tries to avoid the shot.
Balayan blocks a jab.
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Balayan throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.#T3#
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balayan throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan connects with a jab.
Balayan takes one to the chin there.
Balayan misses with the body kick
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Balayan throws a leg kick that misses.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balayan jabs McCraken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
Balayan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balayan.
Balayan walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
McCraken avoids the body shot from Balayan. #T4#
Balayan throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Balayan with an uppercut!
Balayan connects with a right hand. McCraken shakes it off.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken slips a straight right by Balayan.
Balayan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Balayan misses its intended target.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Balayan misses with a low kick as McCraken jumps back.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balayan.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Balayan's knee but Balayan avoids it well.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dougal McCraken 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#
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balayan.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balayan throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Balayan cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balayan misses with a looping right.
Balayan misses with a straight left.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Balayan throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCraken avoids it.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a hook but Balayan avoids it easily.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
McCraken swings for the body but Balayan moves out of range.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Balayan moved out of range nicely.#T1#
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Balayan throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Balayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balayan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Balayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCraken's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Balayan misses the shot to the body.
Balayan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balayan misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
Balayan throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Balayan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balayan moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balayan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Balayan moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Balayan scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balayan.
Balayan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken pushes Balayan away with a front kick.
Balayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken swings for the body but Balayan moves out of range.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken misses with a left hand
and Balayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balayan with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target. #T3#
Balayan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick
and Balayan counters with a one-two to the body.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balayan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken tries a low kick but Balayan avoids it.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balayan can pounce on him.
Balayan blocks the body kick.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balayan under the eye.
Balayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Balayan.
Balayan just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Balayan ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Balayan throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Balayan really felt that one!
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Balayan moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Balayan.
McCraken throws a sloppy head kick and Balayan moves out of range easily.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Balayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Balayan.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Balayan moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Balayan defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Balayan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken 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#
McCraken throws a push kick but Balayan slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Balayan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balayan moves away.
Balayan swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Balayan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Balayan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Balayan's head back.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Balayan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCraken throws the left hand but Balayan avoids the punch easily.
Balayan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balayan slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balayan. #T1#
Balayan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balayan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balayan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCraken checks it well.
Balayan looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balayan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Balayan has McCraken up against the cage in a clinch.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balayan.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken. #T2#
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
Balayan being controlled against the cage.
Garegin Balayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Balayan.
Balayan lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balayan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Balayan.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCraken as Balayan tries to tie him up.
Balayan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Balayan lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Balayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Balayan. #T3#
Balayan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balayan is working McCraken over against the cage.
Balayan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balayan presses McCraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Balayan.
McCraken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balayan lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
A body shot lands from Balayan.
A body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Balayan controls the action.
A short right from Balayan.
Nice body punch from Balayan.
Balayan is leaning against McCraken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Balayan.
Balayan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
McCraken blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Balayan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Balayan lands with a right to the head.
Balayan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraken.
A shot in the inside from Balayan.
Balayan lands a shot to the body.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan lands a shot to the body.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Balayan.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Balayan.
A right hand to the body from Balayan.
Balayan lands with a right to the head.
Balayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balayan tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
Balayan lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balayan digs a right hand into McCraken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCraken's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCraken 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
During a confident post fight interview, Dougal McCraken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#834 Bolleke v Falcone
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirakanian takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Sirakanian seems unphased.
Sirakanian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sirakanian throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Sirakanian lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
McCraken slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Good exchange - Sirakanian coming out on top.
Sirakanian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Sirakanian 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Good standup being displayed there by Sirakanian as he connects with a hook.
Sirakanian works McCraken's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCraken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sirakanian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCraken. McCraken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian.
McCraken cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Sirakanian.#CL#
McCraken gets a clinch.
Sirakanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken blocking some punches.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirakanian.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian wants to break free but McCraken has control.
Sirakanian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCraken seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sirakanian can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from McCraken.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Stalling in the clinch from Sirakanian.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike. #T4#
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands.
McCraken digs a right hand into Sirakanian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sirakanian's gas tank.
I was talking to McCraken's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
McCraken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from McCraken.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCraken or not.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCraken slips a jab from Sirakanian.#CL#
Sirakanian tries to keep at a distance but McCraken has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Sirakanian.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken misses with some punches.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sirakanian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
McCraken wants to stall.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
McCraken misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian digs a right hand into McCraken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCraken's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Sirakanian pushes McCraken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head. #T2#
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken misses with some punches.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Sirakanian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCraken's efforts to push away.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from McCraken.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from McCraken.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
Sirakanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow. #BC#
McCraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken punishes Sirakanian's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from McCraken.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Sirakanian lands the left hand.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McCraken slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken slips a jab from Sirakanian.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Sirakanian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
McCraken checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Sirakanian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sirakanian under the eye.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a wild combination.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Sirakanian jumps back.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
McCraken throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a double jab.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCraken slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. McCraken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCraken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken misses with a straight left. #T3#
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sirakanian manages to circle out of the way.
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sirakanian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sirakanian needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian slips a straight right by McCraken.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
McCraken takes one on the button.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sirakanian's sensitive parts.
Sirakanian digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sirakanian.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sirakanian falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sirakanian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but McCraken avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from McCraken misses.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Narek Sirakanian.
Well Sirakanian 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#830 Jesus v McArthur
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Wrexham throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Wrexham is out of range.
Wrexham misses with a few strikes there.
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Wrexham .
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wrexham walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCraken.
McCraken thumps Wrexham with a low kick.
Wrexham lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
A punch combination from McCraken misses.
McCraken keeps Wrexham at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrexham misses with a jab to the body
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
Wrexham throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wrexham . That's going to slow McCraken down.
Wrexham connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken keeps Wrexham at a distance using the push kick.
Wrexham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken. #T1#
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
Wrexham misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wrexham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
Wrexham lands with an overhand left.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wrexham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wrexham looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but McCraken avoids them all with ease.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrexham walks into a jab.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Wrexham connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wrexham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wrexham to counter with a crisp jab.
Wrexham throws a push kick but McCraken slaps the foot to one side.
Wrexham needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
Wrexham thows a body kick. McCraken tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wrexham gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wrexham throws a big shot that misses.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken misses with a left hand
and Wrexham counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCraken's knee momentarily.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Wrexham off balance momentarily.#T3#
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Wrexham punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a looping right.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. McCraken catches Wrexham right on the button with a cross.
McCraken moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
Wrexham misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Wrexham . Those never looked like landing.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Wrexham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wrexham swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wrexham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrexham will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Wrexham .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
Wrexham misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCraken throws a jab when Wrexham was well out of range.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wrexham blocks it well.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrexham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wrexham throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Wrexham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wrexham had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wrexham throws the kick towards the body but McCraken avoids it.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from McCraken.
Wrexham throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by Wrexham .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wrexham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCraken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Wrexham moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Wrexham swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Wrexham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wrexham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Wrexham is predictable there
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by McCraken.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrexham .
Wrexham feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wrexham misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Wrexham misses
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Wrexham was not able to check.
Wrexham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken wants to counter with a clinch but Wrexham pushes him away.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrexham . That did some damage!
McCraken misses with a hook.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
A shot to the body from Wrexham misses
and McCraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrexham misses with a kick to the body
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCraken - that will leave a mark!
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrexham s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCraken wants to clinch.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham takes one on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wrexham might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wrexham 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.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wrexham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Wrexham 's head.
McCraken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Wrexham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wrexham works the jab nicely.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrexham throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.#T3#
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrexham doesn't manage to clinch there - McCraken circles away.
McCraken tries to work over Wrexham 's front leg with a kick but Wrexham checks it.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
McCraken digs a good hook to Wrexham 's body.
Wrexham tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wrexham looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wrexham stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Wrexham misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Wrexham 's leg. Wrexham is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Crunch! Wrexham slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
Wrexham connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
McCraken cracks Wrexham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.#T4#
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Wrexham ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Wrexham throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham misses with a series of wild punches.
Wrexham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham takes one to the chin there.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Wrexham throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wrexham has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCraken.
Good exchange - Wrexham coming out on top.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
Wrexham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCraken.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Wrexham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrexham misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. #T1#
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wrexham .
McCraken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCraken throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken connects with the punch.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrexham . That did some damage!
McCraken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wrexham can pounce on him.
Wrexham looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Wrexham in the body.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Wrexham connects with the punch.
Wrexham drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken digs a good hook to Wrexham 's body.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken moves out of range as Wrexham throws a body kick.
McCraken slips a jab from Wrexham .
A countering left hand to the body from McCraken misses.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCraken is looking to slow Wrexham down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Wrexham 's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Wrexham 's head back.
Wrexham tries to clinch there but McCraken circles away.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
McCraken shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Wrexham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wrexham with the inside leg kick.
McCraken looks to land a combination but Wrexham avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wrexham .
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Wrexham counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyler Wrexham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Wrexham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Wrexham knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Wrexham .
McCraken tries to counter with a clinch but Wrexham shakes him off and moves away.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Wrexham shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.#T4#
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by McCraken.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wrexham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wrexham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from McCraken misses.
Wrexham gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wrexham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken with a nice cross.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCraken 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#824 Grabber v Paulin
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Corson is looking to land body kicks.
Corson needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Corson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.#CL2#
McCraken has Corson up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken.
Corson tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Corson back against the cage.
McCraken lands a right hand.
McCraken tries a body shot but Corson blocks it.
McCraken digs a right hand into Corson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corson's gas tank.
Corson working aggressively here.
Corson blocks a body shot from McCraken.
A short left from McCraken.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Corson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corson as McCraken tries to tie him up.
McCraken blocking some punches. #T1#
Corson lands a body punch.
Corson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Corson.
Corson blocking some punches.
A short right from Corson.
Corson tries to circle away but McCraken has him pinned against the cage.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corson misses with some punches.
McCraken gets through Corson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCraken lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Corson.
Corson lands with a light punch inside.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corson's elbow.
Corson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corson with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Corson misses.
Corson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Corson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by McCraken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
Corson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCraken's calf.
Corson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCraken on the side of the head.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
McCraken lands a front kick.
McCraken cracks Corson with a good jab.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Corson throws a head kick that misses.
Corson throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Corson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corson misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Corson throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Corson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Corson.
A jab lands there for McCraken.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Corson avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken lands a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Corson blocks the leg kick.
Corson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corson misses with a looping right.
Corson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Corson takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corson wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
McCraken throws a low kick but Corson moves out of range easily. #T4##CL2#
McCraken closes the distance and clinches.
McCraken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corson tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from Corson fails to land.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Corson.
McCraken lands a body punch.
Corson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Corson takes a shot to the head.
Corson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corson's elbow.
Corson tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Corson back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that 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.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Corson's head back.
McCraken cracks Corson with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Corson misses its intended target.
McCraken throws a counter combo.
Corson closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Corson was not able to check.
Corson lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
Corson misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Corson misses with a head kick. #CL2#
McCraken drives through and clinches with Corson against the cage.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Corson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Corson.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land. #BC#
Corson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Corson's front leg but catches the back leg as Corson tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corson takes one to the chin there.
Corson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A big left from Corson misses.
McCraken cracks the inside of Corson's front leg.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corson throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corson checks it well.
McCraken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corson finds it's way round the side to connect with McCraken's head.
Corson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Corson looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
McCraken takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Corson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Corson misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCraken scores with a jab.
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 McCraken.#T2#
Corson throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corson swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Corson checks it.
Corson swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Corson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corson wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Corson misses.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Corson seems unphased.
McCraken thows a body kick. Corson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Corson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corson misses with a body shot.
McCraken throws a low kick but Corson moves out of range easily.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Corson misses with a body shot.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.#CL2#
McCraken clinches up with Corson and pushes him back against the cage.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Still in the clinch, Corson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken is leaning against Corson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Corson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Corson.
McCraken tries to work over Corson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dougal McCraken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corson wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corson misses with the head strike. #T4#
A body shot lands from McCraken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corson takes a shot to the head.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corson.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCraken.
Corson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Corson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCraken scores with a shot to the side of Corson's head.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Corson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken is looking to control Corson's arms but Corson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCraken has his back to the cage.
Corson blocks a body shot from McCraken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Corson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Corson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corson works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
Corson throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for McCraken.#CL2#
McCraken gets a clinch. #BC2#
McCraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corson. That did some damage!
McCraken defending well as Corson loads up on a big left hand.
Corson throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson.
Corson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corson throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch but Corson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corson looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.#T1#
Corson missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Corson should have avoided that one.
Corson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corson throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Corson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Corson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corson with a hook.
Corson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Corson in the body.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken 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.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Corson's front leg but catches the back leg as Corson tries to avoid it.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corson.
McCraken slips a straight right by Corson.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shayne Corson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Corson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corson throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
McCraken wants to clinch up but Corson keeps it at a distance.
Corson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
A cross from McCraken lands.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corson throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Corson throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
McCraken instigates a clinch. #T3#
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Corson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
Corson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corson misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Corson.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Corson blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Corson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
Corson has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Corson.
McCraken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
Corson swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from McCraken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Corson tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Corson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
McCraken moves into range and clinches up with Corson.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corson tries to break the clinch but McCraken is controlling the position.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corson.
McCraken misses with some punches.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corson working aggressively here.
Corson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Corson.
Corson misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCraken 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#819 Rones v Wrexham
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut.
McCraken has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Tulikoura's side.
Tulikoura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tulikoura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tulikoura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCraken's head.
Tulikoura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCraken's head.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tulikoura in his tracks.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tulikoura slips a straight right by McCraken.
Tulikoura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
Tulikoura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken slips under a jab from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot.
McCraken lands a front kick.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
McCraken misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tulikoura misses the target.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura tries to counter by clinching up but McCraken breaks away and moves out of range.
Tulikoura misses the shot to the body.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tulikoura.
McCraken misses with a hook. Tulikoura ducked under it nicely.
Tulikoura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Tulikoura tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
Tulikoura is looking to score with low kicks.
McCraken unleashes a big counter combination but Tulikoura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tulikoura misses with a kick to the body.
McCraken unleashes a big counter combination but Tulikoura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tulikoura needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
Tulikoura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from McCraken is predictable there
and Tulikoura counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tulikoura under the eye.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken. #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!
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken slips under a jab from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a jab.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tulikoura ducks right into an uppercut from McCraken.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
Tulikoura misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Tulikoura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tulikoura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Tulikoura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tulikoura tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tulikoura.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow McCraken down.
Tulikoura is looking to score with low kicks.
McCraken swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range. #T3#
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCraken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tulikoura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura tries to bum rush McCraken with a series of wild strikes but McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCraken blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Tulikoura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCraken sizes up Tulikoura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tulikoura throws a series of punches but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Tulikoura's legs.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Tulikoura.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulikoura is looking to chop away at McCraken's legs. #T4#
A combination from Tulikoura does no damage. #CL2#
Tulikoura gets tackled into the cage by McCraken. McCraken maintains the clinch.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tulikoura's elbow. #BC2#
McCraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Tulikoura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tulikoura motions for McCraken to come forward. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCraken slips a jab from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCraken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tulikoura.
Tulikoura is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McCraken's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Tulikoura shakes it off.
McCraken cracks Tulikoura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tulikoura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Tulikoura's ribs.
McCraken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tulikoura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tulikoura dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulikoura throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tulikoura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Tulikoura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
Tulikoura cracks McCraken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
Tulikoura throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tulikoura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow McCraken down.
Tulikoura works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken pushes Tulikoura away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Tulikoura's leg. Tulikoura is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Tulikoura looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken throws a hook but Tulikoura avoids it easily.
McCraken misses the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Tulikoura scores with a four punch combination!
Tulikoura throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Tulikoura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that misses.
Tulikoura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tulikoura checks it well.
Tulikoura avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tulikoura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Tulikoura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice jab there from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tulikoura throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Tulikoura blocks the leg kick.
Tulikoura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tulikoura scrambles back to his feet.
McCraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCraken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tulikoura throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
Tulikoura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook. Tulikoura ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Tulikoura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Tulikoura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tulikoura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tulikoura missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
A leg kick checked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back. #T3#
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Tulikoura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Tulikoura.
McCraken works over Tulikoura's head and body with a nice combination.
A solid body kick from Tulikoura.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tulikoura is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
A big right from McCraken misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tulikoura misses the target.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tulikoura.
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Tulikoura checks it.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Tulikoura saw that one coming. #T4#
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tulikoura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Tulikoura does it's job there.
Tulikoura throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Tulikoura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Tulikoura misses with a straight right.
A big left from Tulikoura misses.
Good leg kick by Tulikoura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCraken throws the left hand but Tulikoura avoids the punch easily.
Tulikoura is looking to counter the offense by McCraken and move into the clinch.
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 Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McCraken avoids the body shot from Tulikoura.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Tulikoura misses with a two punch combination.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Tulikoura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura 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 looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tulikoura. That did some damage!
Tulikoura tries a head kick but it misses.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Tulikoura steps away.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
McCraken gets a clinch.
Tulikoura blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCraken.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Tulikoura.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Tulikoura lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
McCraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by McCraken.
A big left from McCraken misses.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Tulikoura shakes it off.
Tulikoura throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulikoura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCraken at a distance.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that half lands.
Tulikoura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tulikoura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Tulikoura walks into a left hand.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Tulikoura is out of range.
Tulikoura is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulikoura misses with a straight left.
Crunch! McCraken slams his shin into Tulikoura's torso.
Tulikoura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tulikoura misses with a body kick.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Good work by Tulikoura as he checks the leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a straight right.
Tulikoura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot.
McCraken is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Tulikoura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCraken's calf.
Tulikoura lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken pushes Tulikoura away with a front kick.
A big left from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Tulikoura moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Tulikoura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCraken.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Tulikoura needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Tulikoura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tulikoura walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
Tulikoura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tulikoura.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tulikoura, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura connects with a high kick.
McCraken lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulikoura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tulikoura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
McCraken clobbers Tulikoura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tulikoura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
An attempted straight right counter from Tulikoura misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow McCraken down.
Tulikoura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Tulikoura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Tulikoura.
McCraken throws a fast counter high kick but Tulikoura manages to duck under it in time.
Tulikoura jabs McCraken right on the nose. McCraken blinks but takes it well.
McCraken throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken checks the leg kick.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tulikoura jabs at McCraken's body.
McCraken lands a head shot.
Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tulikoura momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCraken 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EMP Graves vs Wood
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Chavez misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
Chavez throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCraken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. McCraken catches Chavez right on the button with a cross.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken lands a jab.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
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!
McCraken moves away from the strike by Chavez.
McCraken follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
McCraken tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chavez misses the target.
McCraken is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chavez misses the jab.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Chavez.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez jabs at McCraken's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
McCraken throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
McCraken defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chavez.#T2#
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Nice shot by Chavez.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Chavez moved away.
Jab from Chavez.
McCraken with a jab.
We've been told by Chavez's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Chavez saw that one coming.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chavez - that will leave a mark!
Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
Chavez checks a leg kick nicely.
Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chavez walks into a jab.
Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chavez. McCraken shrugs it off though.
Chavez throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Chavez lands with a cross.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
Chavez checks a leg kick.
Chavez tries to clinch up but McCraken circles away and keeps his distance.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chavez is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken checks the leg kick.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
McCraken drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Chavez.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from McCraken misses.
McCraken defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chavez 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCraken unleashes a big counter combination but Chavez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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 Domingo Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chavez takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Chavez checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
Chavez 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.
McCraken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chavez.#T1#
Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McCraken might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chavez has got the better of the exchanges.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken throws a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
McCraken tries to move into range but Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
Domingo Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken is looking to slow Chavez down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCraken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Chavez tries to land a body kick
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Chavez with a nice cross.#CL2#
McCraken closes the distance and pushes Chavez back into the cage.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez lands a right hand.
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraken.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken is trying to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling him.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a right hand.
McCraken pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez working aggressively here. #T3#
A short left from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chavez misses the jab.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez lands with a kick to the temple. McCraken shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
McCraken motions for Chavez to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.#T4#
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Chavez down.
Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Nice cross by Chavez.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCraken doesn't seem bothered though.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCraken doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken throws out a leg kick but Chavez moves out of range and McCraken only half commits.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
McCraken throws a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Chavez misses its target.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domingo Chavez dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chavez throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chavez. That did some damage!
Chavez missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chavez.
McCraken avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Chavez throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.#CL#
Chavez has closed the distance and engaged McCraken in a clinch.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Chavez. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chavez checks the leg kick.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Chavez down.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chavez misses the jab.#T2#
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Chavez's knee but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken scores with a nice head shot.
Chavez throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chavez's knee momentarily.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range. #T3#
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
McCraken throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chavez walks into a left hand.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Chavez seems unphased.
Chavez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCraken.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Chavez moved away.
Chavez cracks the inside of McCraken's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken tries a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chavez cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chavez lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
Chavez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken slips a straight right by Chavez.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chavez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez is looking to land body kicks.

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 Domingo Chavez.
Well Chavez 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Bolleke
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1-2. McCraken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a jab to the body
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cobb. McCraken shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb lands a head kick!
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
McCraken replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cobb blocks it well.
Cobb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cobb lands a body shot.
McCraken slips a jab from Cobb.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobb is able to avoid easily.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A left lands for Cobb.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCrakens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Cobb backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
McCraken has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cobb. #BC2#
McCraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
We've been informed that McCraken has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Cobb throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken connects with a leg kick. Cobb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCraken scores with a three punch combo!
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cobb blocks a head kick by McCraken.
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Cobb throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb misses with a body shot. #CL#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged McCraken in a clinch.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
McCraken tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Cobb.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch.
Cobb moves away from the strike by McCraken.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
McCraken cracks Cobb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken throws out a leg kick but Cobb moves out of range and McCraken only half commits.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobb thuds a left hand into McCraken's body.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
McCraken takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
McCraken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Cobb misses.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.#T1#
Cobb looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
McCraken pushes Cobb away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cobb checks the leg kick.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Cobb should have avoided that one.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Cobb takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobb is able to avoid easily.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCraken punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCraken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cobb blocks a head kick by McCraken.
McCraken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Cobb misses with a low kick as McCraken jumps back.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
As McCraken looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but McCraken just gets out of the way.
McCraken scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Cobb.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks McCraken with an uppercut!
Cobb misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Cobb tries to clinch up but McCraken circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat.
Cobb cracks McCraken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
McCraken clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cobb 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 chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
Cobb tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Cobb tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from McCraken misses.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
McCraken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a body shot. #T2#
McCraken pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cobb back to the cage. McCraken follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Cobb is wise to it.
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
McCraken throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Cobb jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from McCraken misses.
Cobb throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Cobb misses the jab.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
Cobb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCraken.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but McCraken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCraken lands with a cross. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat.
McCraken lands a two punch combo.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Cobb slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb. #CL#
Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
McCraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.#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!
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken with a jab.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
A leg kick checked by Cobb.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
McCraken steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougal McCraken.
I think McCraken 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken 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: EMP Toivonen vs Asham
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
McCraken throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
MacGowan avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by McCraken's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
MacGowan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacGowan misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.
MacGowan throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from MacGowan misses its intended target.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from MacGowan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGowan.
MacGowan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan has a takedown stuffed.
MacGowan with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
MacGowan throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
MacGowan moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick. #TD2#
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCraken can't do much from the bottom here.
McCraken is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
MacGowan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
MacGowan gets to mount! McCraken was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McCraken is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCraken wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
BOOM! MacGowan connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan working for a guillotine from mount but McCraken is in no mood to give up.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCraken wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCraken is looking to escape.
McCraken regains half guard.
MacGowan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGowan lands strikes from half guard.
MacGowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCraken is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacGowan scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCraken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacGowan. #T3#
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCraken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCraken manages to get to full guard.
McCraken is pulling down on MacGowan's head to control his posture.
MacGowan throwing strikes but missing.
McCraken wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCraken holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacGowan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCraken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. #REVR#
McCraken trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCraken has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
McCraken seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCraken throws a poor cross that misses
and MacGowan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacGowan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken throws a push kick but MacGowan slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
MacGowan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but MacGowan is just out of range.#CL#
McCraken clinches.
MacGowan scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCraken.
McCraken blocking some punches.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
MacGowan scores with a shot to the side of McCraken's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
MacGowan cracks McCraken with a nice body shot.
MacGowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGowan tries to land a knee to the head but McCraken blocks with his arms. #T1#
MacGowan gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCraken is trying to force a seperation but MacGowan has the dominant position.
McCraken digs a right hand into MacGowan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacGowan's gas tank.
MacGowan throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGowan has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on McCraken's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGowan.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage.
McCraken tries to break the clinch but MacGowan is controlling the position.
MacGowan misses with a punch on the inside.
MacGowan lands with a left to the head.
MacGowan keeps control of McCraken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
MacGowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCraken is defending well for now.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacGowan has him pressed against the cage.
McCraken wants to break free but MacGowan has control.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacGowan pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken.
McCraken cracks MacGowan with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on McCraken's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
MacGowan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken slips under a jab.#T3#
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
McCraken 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.
MacGowan avoids the body shot from McCraken.
MacGowan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
MacGowan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken throws a hook but MacGowan blocks it.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
MacGowan throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that MacGowan was not able to check.
MacGowan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from MacGowan lands but McCraken takes it in his stride.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGowan manages to avoid it.
MacGowan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacGowan throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 MacGowan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacGowan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacGowan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacGowan defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
MacGowan throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
MacGowan moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacGowan scores with a nice strike.
MacGowan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGowan throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacGowan throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
As MacGowan backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
MacGowan misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacGowan blocks a leg kick.
MacGowan misses with a few strikes there.
McCraken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCraken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but MacGowan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook. MacGowan ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacGowan! But no joy.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacGowan throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken defending well as MacGowan loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from MacGowan.#T1#
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCraken pushes MacGowan away with a front kick.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacGowan misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken misses with a looping right.
MacGowan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacGowan counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacGowan throws a series of punches but McCraken avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but MacGowan is just out of range.
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken keeps MacGowan at a distance using the push 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!
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacGowan takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for McCraken.
MacGowan checks a leg kick.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a takedown. McCraken tries to sprawl out of it but MacGowan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCraken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
McCraken swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a lunging right hand
enabling MacGowan to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacGowan's head backwards.
MacGowan jabs McCraken right on the nose. McCraken blinks but takes it well.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacGowan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacGowan cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacGowan misses with a straight left.
MacGowan moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
MacGowan takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacGowan throws a right hand that misses
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
MacGowan 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.
McCraken throws a nice outside 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!
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.#T4#
MacGowan misses with a takedown
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacGowan! But no joy.
MacGowan lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken throws a head kick but MacGowan moves out of range.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacGowan avoids the head kick by McCraken.
McCraken tries to land a body kick
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken throws a shot to the body.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken feints and then cracks MacGowan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacGowan down.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from MacGowan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCraken, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
After the fight, Dougal McCraken 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: EMP Asham vs Marley
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
McCraken throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by McCraken.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhasevich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCraken backs up against the cage.
Mikhasevich tries to work over McCraken's front leg with a kick but McCraken checks it.
Mikhasevich throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mikhasevich misses with a 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!
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Mikhasevich's side.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good work by Mikhasevich as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mikhasevich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
Mikhasevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mikhasevich takes a step back to recover.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1-2. McCraken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
McCraken connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Mikhasevich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCraken's hands.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Mikhasevich scores with a one two! McCraken had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Mikhasevich cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Mikhasevich thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken counters with a nice kick to the body.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
Mikhasevich takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Mikhasevich throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Mikhasevich misses the jab.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Mikhasevich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mikhasevich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Mikhasevich in the body.
McCraken throws a low kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
Mikhasevich throws a counter combo.
Mikhasevich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
McCraken checks a low kick from Mikhasevich.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Mikhasevich off balance momentarily.#T3#
Mikhasevich throws a lazy head kick
and McCraken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mikhasevich's knee momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCraken.
Mikhasevich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Mikhasevich.
McCraken jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCraken connects with a jab.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
McCraken lands with a hook. Mikhasevich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken throws a low kick but Mikhasevich avoids it.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Mikhasevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
McCraken jabs Mikhasevich right on the nose. Mikhasevich blinks but takes it well.#T4#
A jab lands there for McCraken.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
McCraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mikhasevich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mikhasevich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mikhasevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhasevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Mikhasevich down.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich 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.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken lands with a cross.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mikhasevich falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich keeps McCraken at a distance using the push kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a kick to the body
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Mikhasevich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mikhasevich misses with a double jab
and McCraken counters with a body kick.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Mikhasevich ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhasevich lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
Mikhasevich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mikhasevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhasevich throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Mikhasevich works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken. #T1#
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but McCraken moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mikhasevich might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCraken has got the better of the exchanges.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Mikhasevich shrugs it off though.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mikhasevich slips a straight right by McCraken.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikhasevich defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhasevich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Mikhasevich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mikhasevich is trying to counter with his kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikhasevich's head backwards.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Mikhasevich's belly button to the back.#T2#
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mikhasevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
It looked like McCraken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikhasevich.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhasevich lands with a good body shot.
Mikhasevich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by McCraken.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikhasevich. That did some damage!#T3#
Mikhasevich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mikhasevich tries a head kick but it misses.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Mikhasevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Mikhasevich.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mikhasevich 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCraken.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikhasevich throws a wild body kick that McCraken sees coming a mile off.
Mikhasevich is breathing heavily.
Mikhasevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Mikhasevich.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mikhasevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Mikhasevich there.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken stuns Mikhasevich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mikhasevich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
Mikhasevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mikhasevich takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mikhasevich looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Mikhasevich misses
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mikhasevich in his tracks.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a body kick.
McCraken slips a jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Mikhasevich's defenses.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Mikhasevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Mikhasevich should have avoided that one.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Mikhasevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. Mikhasevich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Mikhasevich down.
No joy there for Mikhasevich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCraken feints and then cracks Mikhasevich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhasevich down.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Mikhasevich knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikhasevich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCraken jabs Mikhasevich right on the nose. Mikhasevich blinks but takes it well.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
Mikhasevich moves forwards but McCraken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mikhasevich will feel that in the morning.
McCraken throws a hook but Mikhasevich blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Mikhasevich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich misses with a head kick.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
As Mikhasevich backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
It appears McCraken was looking to counter with a kick there.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mikhasevich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCraken scores with a push kick.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mikhasevich's hands.
Mikhasevich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mikhasevich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich tries a head kick but it misses.
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
And McCraken counters with a quick kick to the body but Mikhasevich blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken 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: EMP Kansalainen vs Madog
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Wood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
McCraken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Wood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Wood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Wood throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Wood misses the target.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Wood backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Wood.
McCraken is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wood takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken takes one on the button.
McCraken avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Wood knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Wood.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
As McCraken backs away, Wood returns fire with a leg kick that just 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!
Wood walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wood connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Wood swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wood really felt that one!
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
Wood thuds his shin into the meat of McCraken's side.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Wood avoids it.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Wood fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCraken just manages to avoid it.#T3#
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Wood counters with a quick kick to the body but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken moves out of range as Wood strikes.
McCraken tries to work over Wood's front leg with a kick but Wood checks it.
Wood tries to clinch but McCraken is having none of it.
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Wood checks it.
Wood misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
McCraken tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
Wood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Wood.
Wood lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Wood sets himself, and McCraken steps forward looking for the clinch! Wood avoids it this time.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken misses with a leg kick
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood works the jab nicely.
McCraken misses with a shot to the body
and Wood counters with a solid body kick.
Wood jabs at McCraken's body.
Wood tries to clinch there but McCraken circles away. #CL#
Wood gets a clinch.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Wood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wood prevents a body shot from McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood works on McCraken's body with a couple of short punches.
McCraken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch but Wood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Willie Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCraken can do to turn this around?
McCraken lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range. #CL2#
McCraken closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
McCraken tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
Wood lands a right hand.
McCraken tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Wood breaks from the clinch.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCraken wants to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCraken moves out of range as Wood strikes.#T1#
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Wood avoids a kick to the body.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken walks into a straight right hand from Wood.
McCraken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCraken feints and then cracks Wood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wood down.
Wood throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Wood checks a low kick from McCraken.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wood misses with a looping left.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Wood jumps back.#CL#
Wood forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land. #T2#
Wood lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Wood.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Wood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
McCraken digs a right hand into Wood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wood's gas tank.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken works on Wood's body with a couple of short punches.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Wood lands a shot to the body.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood lands with a light punch inside.
Willie Wood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood misses with a body punch. #T3#
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
McCraken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood pushes McCraken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken lands a shot to the body.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCraken.
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Wood is working McCraken over against the cage.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken is trying to break the clinch but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Wood.
Wood blocking some punches. #T4#
A short right from Wood on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Wood.
A short left from McCraken.
Wood gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Wood manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood scores with a hook.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCraken 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wood blocks the body kick.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCraken cracks Wood with a good jab.
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 Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCraken cracks the inside of Wood's front leg.
Wood connects with the punch.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wood throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for McCraken.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood throws out a powerful jab.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Wood.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken slips under a jab from Wood.#T1#
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Wood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
The crowd cheers as Wood lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
McCraken tries to clinch up.
McCraken scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Wood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Wood tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
Wood connects with a body shot.
McCraken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Wood forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wood tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Wood tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
Wood working aggressively here.
McCraken blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Wood.
McCraken trying to stall but Wood improves his position. #T3#
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wood misses with a punch to the body.
Wood misses with some punches.
Wood has had enough of the clinch but McCraken keeps him there for the moment.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood misses with some punches.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
McCraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Wood.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willie Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCraken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Wood is wise to it.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wood throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
Wood throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wood blocks a leg kick.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wood. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Wood moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
Wood slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
McCraken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCraken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Wood.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McCraken scores with a nice short uppercut.

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 Willie Wood.
Well Wood 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Wood!
A relieved looking Willie Wood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EMP Tower vs Zulu 3
Date: Oct 11, 2019

#R1#
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Bulletzowich's head.
Bulletzowich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCraken's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bulletzowich shoots in looking for a takedown. McCraken tries to sprawl out of it but Bulletzowich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCraken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Bulletzowich gets tackled into the cage by McCraken. McCraken maintains the clinch.
Bulletzowich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bulletzowich throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulletzowich. #TD#
Bulletzowich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McCraken is looking to control Bulletzowich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCraken avoid being mounted?
McCraken is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bulletzowich is staying active.#T1#
McCraken might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bulletzowich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bulletzowich winds up and cracks McCraken with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCraken is trying to get back to full guard.
Bulletzowich is trying to control the action in half guard but McCraken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bulletzowich passes into side control, despite McCraken's attempt to control the position.
Bulletzowich working the body and head with strikes.
McCraken manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCraken is concentrating on defense, preventing Bulletzowich from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulletzowich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bulletzowich thows a huge punch but McCraken dodges it nicely. #T2#
McCraken is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCraken is looking to control Bulletzowich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCraken avoid being mounted?
McCraken is looking to improve his position.
Bulletzowich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCraken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCraken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McCraken trying to keep a closed guard but Bulletzowich is proving a slippery customer.
McCraken being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Bulletzowich postures up in McCraken's guard and throws a big left but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bulletzowich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCraken is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bulletzowich sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bulletzowich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick. #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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Bulletzowich shrugs it off though.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Bulletzowich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bulletzowich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCraken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bulletzowich is fighting to break McCraken's control of his arms but McCraken is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bulletzowich works over McCraken with some ground and pound from guard.
McCraken is controlling Bulletzowich's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCraken keeping moving, preventing Bulletzowich from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Bulletzowich 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#
McCraken leaves Bulletzowich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulletzowich was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Bulletzowich scores with a body shot.
Bulletzowich with a nice cross.
Bulletzowich tries to bum rush McCraken with a series of wild strikes but McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bulletzowich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bulletzowich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Bulletzowich's head.
Bulletzowich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Bulletzowich is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken looks to land a combination but Bulletzowich avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bulletzowich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Bulletzowich misses with a combination
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
Bulletzowich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for McCraken.
Boris Bulletzowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown but McCraken shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Bulletzowich blocks the low kick.
It looked like Bulletzowich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bulletzowich throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Bulletzowich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Bulletzowich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulletzowich. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Bulletzowich works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bulletzowich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bulletzowich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCraken defends well and Bulletzowich ends up having to push McCraken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulletzowich lands a lovely overhand right.
Bulletzowich just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a slapping 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!
Bulletzowich misses the shot to the body.
Bulletzowich throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
Bulletzowich throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Bulletzowich.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
McCraken drops his hands momentarily and Bulletzowich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Bulletzowich blocks the low kick.
Bulletzowich thuds his right hand into McCraken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bulletzowich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulletzowich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCraken.
Bulletzowich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCrakens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCraken lands a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Bulletzowich there.#T4#
Bulletzowich cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Bulletzowich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCraken's half guard.
Bulletzowich throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McCraken to regain full guard.
McCraken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McCraken wants to free his trapped foot but Bulletzowich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCraken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCraken is trying to control. Bulletzowich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCraken slips a jab from Bulletzowich.
Sloppy strikes from Bulletzowich. Those never looked like landing.
McCraken digs a good hook to Bulletzowich's body.
McCraken stuffs the takedown.
Bulletzowich swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken defending well as Bulletzowich loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Bulletzowich slips the punch.
Bulletzowich closes the distance and clinches up with McCraken, looking for a takedown. Bulletzowich pushes McCraken against the cage but McCraken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Bulletzowich feints and as McCraken raises his hands in defense, Bulletzowich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCraken is on top in guard. #REVB#
McCraken trying to control but Bulletzowich is working from the bottom. #T1#
McCraken controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCraken's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bulletzowich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
McCraken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCraken is continuing to stall.
Bulletzowich keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
McCraken controlling from the top position. #T3#
The adventures of McCraken the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bulletzowich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Bulletzowich slips the punch.
McCraken slips under a jab from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken tries to move into range but Bulletzowich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bulletzowich fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Bulletzowich avoids it with no problem.
Bulletzowich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bulletzowich duly obliges. #T4#
Bulletzowich scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Bulletzowich as he connects with a hook.
McCraken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bulletzowich looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Bulletzowich tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCraken sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bulletzowich somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCraken sprawls well. McCraken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bulletzowich gets slowly back to his feet.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulletzowich tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
McCraken has managed to clinch.

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 Boris Bulletzowich.
I think Bulletzowich 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 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Tama Ginty
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
The Omen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCraken throws a leg kick that misses.
The Omen connects with a looping right hand.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Omen doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Omen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCraken's head.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Omen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken throws a jab when The Omen was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Omen moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
The Omen throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
McCraken misses with a low kick.
A jab from The Omen does it's job there.
The Omen throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Omen moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
The Omen doesn't manage to clinch there - McCraken circles away.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Omen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCraken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Omen's calf.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken connects with a right hand. The Omen shakes it off.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCraken misses with a looping left.#T2#
The Omen fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from The Omen.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Omen misses with a straight left.
McCraken has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCraken scores with a jab. The Omen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
McCraken clinches. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Omen connects with a looping right hand.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken takes one on the button.
The Omen moves forwards but McCraken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from McCraken misses.
McCraken digs a good body shot into The Omen's ribs.
The Omen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Omen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Omen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on The Omen's shoulder, as The Omen tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
The Omen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Omen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but The Omen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken misses with a double jab.
The Omen misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Omen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Omen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Omen slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCraken throws a hook but The Omen avoids it easily.
The Omen clobbers McCraken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Omen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
The Omen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4##CL#
The Omen has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Omen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken working aggressively here.
McCraken lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch.
A low kick from McCraken misses
letting The Omen counter with a right hand. #CL#
The Omen has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Omen throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
McCraken punishes The Omen's body with a nice straight punch.
The Omen lands a jab to the head.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
The Omen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCraken.
Jab by McCraken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Omen.
The Omen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCraken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
McCraken throws out a loose jab but The Omen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Omen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
The Omen throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
The Omen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
McCraken moves away from the strike by The Omen. #CL#
The Omen closes the distance and clinches.
The Omen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCraken tries to circle away but The Omen has him pinned against the cage.
McCraken prevents a body shot from The Omen.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
The Omen lands a shoulder strike.
The Omen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from The Omen.
The Omen tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
The Omen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Omen has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but The Omen avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McCraken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCraken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
McCraken lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Omen backwards.
The Omen tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken lands an uppercut.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
The Omen can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Omen.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike.
The Omen lands a shoulder strike.
Damien The Omen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Omens 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!
McCraken prevents a body shot from The Omen.
The Omen lands with a left to the head.
The Omen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but The Omen is out of range.
McCraken lands with a slapping head kick.
The Omen lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a hook.
It looked like The Omen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCraken.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
The Omen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by The Omen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Omen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from The Omen.
A lazy left from McCraken finds it's target.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Omen throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.#T3#
The Omen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Omen misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
The Omen moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as The Omen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
The Omen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
The Omen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Omen throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
The Omen with a hook.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but The Omen is just out of range.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
McCraken takes a swing at The Omen's ribcage but misses.
McCraken lands a jab to The Omen's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. The Omen saw that one coming.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but The Omen moved away.
McCraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but The Omen is just out of range.
A solid body kick from McCraken. #CL#
The Omen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Omen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands a left hand.
The Omen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Omen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
The Omen gets tackled into the cage by McCraken. McCraken maintains the clinch. #BC2#
McCraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Omen works the jab nicely.
McCraken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Omen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCraken wants to clinch up but The Omen keeps it at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCraken.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Omen checks it well.
The Omen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Omen looks to throw a body kick
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Omen.
The Omen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Omen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from McCraken.#T1#
The Omen checks a low kick from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken moves out of range as The Omen strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken misses with a lunging right hand
and The Omen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Omen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
The Omen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken cracks The Omen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but The Omen ducks down to avoid it.
The Omen is looking to counter punch.
The Omen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCraken digs a good body shot into The Omen's ribs.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
McCraken tries to keep at a distance but The Omen has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Omen digs a right hand into McCraken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCraken's gas tank. #T2#
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Omen feinted with a counter takedown.
The Omen lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Omen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from McCraken lands.
McCraken wants to clinch up but The Omen keeps it at a distance.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Omen in his tracks.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Omen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by The Omen. Beautiful body shot.
The Omen jabs McCraken right on the nose. McCraken blinks but takes it well.#T3#
The Omen blocks a head kick by McCraken.
The Omen shoots in looking for a takedown. McCraken tries to sprawl out of it but The Omen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCraken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCraken swings for the body but The Omen moves out of range.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Damien The Omen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from McCraken misses.
The Omen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken is looking to chop away at The Omen's legs.
The Omen throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Omen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Omen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCraken's head.
The Omen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but The Omen is just out of range.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
The Omen checks a leg kick nicely.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Omen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCraken connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken swings for the body but The Omen moves out of range.
McCraken lands a front kick.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken misses with a looping right.
The Omen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Omen's sensitive parts. #CL#
The Omen forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land. #BC2#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
The Omen cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCraken 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EMP Marceau vs Brent
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Kleinschmidt checks a leg kick nicely.
A left lands for McCraken.
We've been told by McCraken's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Kleinschmidt with an uppercut!
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
McCraken jabs Kleinschmidt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kleinschmidt throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Kleinschmidt off the cage and back into range.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kleinschmidt staying out of range there.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kleinschmidt.
It seemed like Kleinschmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
Kleinschmidt takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by McCraken.
Kleinschmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kleinschmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Kleinschmidt takes the fight into the clinch.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but McCraken won't allow it.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but McCraken has him pressed against the cage.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but McCraken turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Kleinschmidt.
McCraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Kleinschmidt successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kleinschmidt keeping full guard, as McCraken tries to pass. #T2#
McCraken controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCraken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCraken is aware though and is defending well.
Kleinschmidt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCraken controls the pace.
Kleinschmidt keeping full guard, as McCraken tries to pass.
Kleinschmidt being controlled here, momentarily.
Kleinschmidt is controlling McCraken's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt has his foot on McCraken's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCraken works his way back into a safe position though.
McCraken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Kleinschmidt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kleinschmidt pulls McCraken in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kleinschmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Kleinschmidt moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kleinschmidt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kleinschmidt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab. #T4#
McCraken lands with a kick to the temple. Kleinschmidt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Kleinschmidt ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Kleinschmidt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Kleinschmidt's head but Kleinschmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Kleinschmidt jumps back.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kleinschmidt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kleinschmidt misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Kleinschmidt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kleinschmidt throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken wants to slow Kleinschmidt down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kleinschmidt misses the shot to the body.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Kleinschmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Kleinschmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Kleinschmidt throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
Kleinschmidt throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
It seemed like Kleinschmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Kleinschmidt throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Kleinschmidt was not able to check.
Kleinschmidt throws a right hand that misses
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Kleinschmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses with the body kick
and Kleinschmidt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kleinschmidt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleinschmidt slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken jabs at Kleinschmidt's body.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kleinschmidt in his tracks.
A cross from McCraken lands.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Kleinschmidt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken misses with a left hand
and Kleinschmidt counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kleinschmidt.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken is looking to slow Kleinschmidt down with leg kicks.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Kleinschmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and Kleinschmidt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nice body kick from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kleinschmidt checks it well.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Kleinschmidt's knee but Kleinschmidt avoids it well.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kleinschmidt slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kleinschmidt's hands.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kleinschmidt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kleinschmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Kleinschmidt checks a low kick from McCraken.
A little jabbing left from Kleinschmidt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kleinschmidt can do to turn this around?#T3#
McCraken misses with a shot to the body
and Kleinschmidt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kleinschmidt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kleinschmidt needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Kleinschmidt dives in and scores a takedown into McCraken's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kleinschmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCraken keeping moving, preventing Kleinschmidt from controlling successfully.
Kleinschmidt being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Kleinschmidt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCraken is keeping the position for now.
Kleinschmidt preventing the sweep.
McCraken is trying to control the position but Kleinschmidt postures up.
McCraken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kleinschmidt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCraken trying to keep a closed guard but Kleinschmidt is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kleinschmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Kleinschmidt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kleinschmidt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kleinschmidt misses with a hook.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from McCraken. Those never looked like landing.
McCraken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kleinschmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Kleinschmidt misses.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch there but McCraken circles away.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands a jab to Kleinschmidt's midsection.#T1#
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
McCraken scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kleinschmidt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and Kleinschmidt counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.#T2#
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Kleinschmidt is just out of range.
Kleinschmidt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kleinschmidt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kleinschmidt throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kleinschmidt moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kleinschmidt moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
It seemed like Kleinschmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kleinschmidt 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.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
Kleinschmidt connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken throws a combination that misses
and McCraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kleinschmidt.
McCraken throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
Kleinschmidt misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Kleinschmidt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kleinschmidt throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken lands with a nice combination. Kleinschmidt backs away looking to recover.
Kleinschmidt throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Kleinschmidt's head back.
Kleinschmidt throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.#T4#
McCraken staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Kleinschmidt's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleinschmidt loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken lands with a straight right. Kleinschmidt didn't see that one coming.
Rudolf Kleinschmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kleinschmidt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken catches Kleinschmidt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCraken, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
During a confident post fight interview, Dougal McCraken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Batoru FC 18
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
McCraken lands a front kick.
Bujol lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCraken backs up against the cage.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bujol looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
Bujol misses with a few strikes there.
McCraken takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donk. McCraken catches Bujol right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Bujol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bujol bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bujol blocks a jab.
Bujol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bujol scores with a head kick.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bujol checks a low kick from McCraken.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Nice shot lands for Bujol.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bujol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken throws a jab when Bujol was well out of range.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Bujol. #T1#
Bujol throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken moves out of range as Bujol strikes.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Bujol slips the punch.
McCraken seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCraken tries to clinch there but Bujol circles away.
Bujol flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken tries to work over Bujol's front leg with a kick but Bujol checks it.
Bujol's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bujol duly obliges.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
Bujol misses with a two punch combination.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Bujol.
Jab from Bujol.
Bujol 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.
Bujol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bujol scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Bujol misses with the combination.
Bujol checks a leg kick.
Bujol misses with a series of wild punches.
Bujol misses with the combination.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
Despite the aggression on Bujol's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bujol throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCraken tries to counter by clinching up but Bujol breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick from McCraken lands but Bujol takes it in his stride.
McCraken clobbers Bujol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bujol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Bujol.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
Bujol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Bujol swinging wildly here.
McCraken cracks the inside of Bujol's front leg.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Bujol's front leg but catches the back leg as Bujol tries to avoid it.
Bujol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bujol throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bujol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
McCraken takes the fight into the clinch.
Bujol digs a right hand into McCraken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCraken's gas tank.
Bujol scores with a hook to the body.
Bujol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken lands a left hand.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
McCraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bujol is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken tries to work over Bujol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, McCraken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bujol misses with an elbow over the top.
Bujol has McCraken pressed against the cage, preventing McCraken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Bujol uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
Bujol tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Bujol back against the cage.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body.
McCraken tries to work over Bujol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bujol tries to work over McCraken'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.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Bujol avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Bujol misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Bujol.
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Dougal McCraken 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#
Bujol avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Donk. McCraken catches Bujol right on the button with a cross.
Bujol blocks a jab.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bujol was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
As McCraken backs off Bujol throws a huge counter combo but McCraken manages to avoid it all.
Bujol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bujol to counter with a crisp jab.
Bujol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bujol looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bujol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bujol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken defending well as Bujol loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bujol 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a head kick but Bujol moves out of range.
Bujol lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bujol.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by McCraken.
McCraken moves in looking to clinch but Bujol pushes him off.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bujol moves away.
McCraken is looking to slow Bujol down with leg kicks. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Bujol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bujol walks into a left hand.
Bujol looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
McCraken lands a front kick.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Bujol fails to land with a series of punches.
Bujol misses with a two punch combination.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Bujol.
Bujol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bujol.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sergio Bujol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bujol throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Bujol lands with a right hand.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken scores with a head kick. Bujol tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bujol needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
Bujol moves forwards but McCraken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
Bujol blocks the body kick.
Bujol looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
Bujol throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bujol moves forwards but McCraken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bujol is looking for the big counter here.
Bujol misses with a double jab.
It looked like McCraken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bujol.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Bujol moves away and avoids it.
Bujol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bujol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bujol fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Nice jab there from McCraken.
Bujol swinging wildly here.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Bujol stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken swings for the body but Bujol moves out of range.
Bujol looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
A left lands for McCraken.
Bujol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bujol throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bujol throws a combination that misses
and Bujol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bujol throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bujol lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken swings for the body but Bujol moves out of range.
As McCraken backs off Bujol throws a huge counter combo but McCraken manages to avoid it all.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Bujol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Bujol as he checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for McCraken.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
Bujol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bujol throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken throwing a counter right hand but Bujol manages to avoid it.
McCraken cracks Bujol with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Bujol does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Bujol.
Bujol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat.
Bujol throws a combination that misses
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bujol fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bujol'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.
Bujol misses with a double jab
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bujol tries to bum rush McCraken with a series of wild strikes but McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCraken.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bujol manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bujol throws a head kick that misses.
Bujol throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bujol in his tracks.
Bujol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken lands a front kick.
Bujol misses with a wild body shot.
Bujol takes one on the button.
Bujol misses with a wild combination.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bujol. That did some damage!
Bujol throws a series of punches but McCraken moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bujols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Bujol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bujol has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.#CL#
McCraken pushes Bujol up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bujol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
McCraken working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from McCraken.
McCraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
McCraken scores with a shot to the side of Bujol's head.
McCraken digs a right hand underneath Bujol's ribcage. Bujol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bujol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bujol tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Bujol blocks a body shot from McCraken.
A right hook to the body lands for McCraken.
McCraken lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bujol throws an elbow that misses.
Bujol is trying to stall. #T2#
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Bujol. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
It seemed like Bujol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Bujol does no damage.
A left and a right from Bujol both land. Nice combination.
McCraken tries a low kick but Bujol avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Bujol's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Bujol's body.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Bujol is just out of range.
McCraken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bujol counters with a nice leg kick.
Sergio Bujol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Bujol.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Bujol ducks down to avoid it.
Bujol swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken. #T3#
Bujol misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
McCraken closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
Bujol avoids a wild elbow strike from McCraken.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
Bujol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCraken scores with a shot to the side of Bujol's head.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
Bujol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bujol throws an elbow that misses.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from McCraken.
McCraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken tries a body shot but Bujol blocks it. #T4#
McCraken blocks a body shot from Bujol. #BC#
McCraken breaks from the clinch.
Bujol throws a leg kick but McCraken checks it.
Bujol moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Bujol lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bujol misses with a body kick.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Bujol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bujol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
After the fight, Dougal McCraken 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: Syn 631 Jones vs JYD II
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
A lazy body kick from McCraken
and Sharp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharp avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Sharp is looking for the big counter here.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
Sharp takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Sharp scores with a three punch combo!
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
McCraken cracks Sharp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCraken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sharp slips a jab from McCraken.
Sharp scores with a punch to the head.
Sharp scores with a hook to the body. McCraken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sharp checks it well.
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!
Sharp throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Sharp misses. #T1#
McCraken digs a good body shot into Sharp's ribs.
Sharp 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.
McCraken throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Sharp to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sharp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCraken cracks the inside of Sharp's front leg.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Sharp moves his leg out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Sharp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sharp misses with a hook.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Sharp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.#T2#
Sharp jabs at McCraken's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sharp misses with a straight right.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Sharp checks a leg kick nicely.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
A lazy left from Sharp finds it's target.
McCraken lunges at Sharp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sharp's hand.
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharp connects with a body shot.#T3#
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
McCraken throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sharp misses with a head kick.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sharp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sharp throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
McCraken swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken throws a sloppy body shot
and Sharp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Sharp counters with a one-two to the body.
Sharp blocks a leg kick.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Sharp.
McCraken throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharp misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Asa Sharp will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCraken throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
Sharp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sharp looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCraken misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
McCraken throws a hook but Sharp blocks it.
McCraken is looking to slow Sharp down with leg kicks.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Sharp.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Sharp.
A shot to the body from Sharp misses
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from McCraken misses.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Sharp's head back.
McCraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCraken cracks the inside of Sharp's front leg.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Sharp's head.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Sharp scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken misses with a leg kick
and Sharp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken misses the body punch
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken looks for the body kick but Sharp saw that one coming.
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sharp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCraken rather than just go for the knockout.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Sharp throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Sharp misses.
Sharp takes one to the chin there.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Sharp's leg but Sharp calmly moves out of range.
McCraken connects with a jab.
Sharp slips under a jab.
McCraken throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharp counters with a right hand to the body.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Sharp's leg. Sharp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sharp lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back. #T3#
McCraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
McCraken misses with a leg kick
and Sharp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharp lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
McCraken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Sharp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McCraken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharp checks a leg kick.
Sharp lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sharp stalks McCraken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCraken's face. McCraken staggers backwards, shaken.
Sharp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken throwing a counter right hand but Sharp manages to avoid it.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
McCraken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCraken catches Sharp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sharp misses with a two punch combination.
Sharp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
McCraken lands a jab to Sharp's midsection.
Sharp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sharp drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Sharp.
Sharp lands with an overhand left.
McCraken swinging wildly here. #T1#
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Sharp 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.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Sharp.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
Sharp looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Sharp does it's job there.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range. #T2#
Sharp misses with a body shot
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Sharp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sharp checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Sharp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraken swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Sharp lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a two punch combo.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Sharp sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sharp misses.
McCraken digs a good hook to Sharp's body.
Sharp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sharp misses with a straight left.
McCraken throws a hook but Sharp blocks it.#T3#
Sharp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Sharp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharp.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken throws a leg kick
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sharp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharp blocks a low kick nicely.
Sharp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sharp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
McCraken misses with a left hand
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Sharp lands.#T4#
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Sharp checks it.
McCraken misses with a double jab
enabling Sharp to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Nice cross by McCraken.
Sharp checks the leg kick.
Sharp moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Sharp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Sharp's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sharp lands with a shot to the body.
Sharp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharp 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 11
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anvile fails with a takedown attempt.
McCraken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anvile throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anvile shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anvile takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
Anvile throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anvile thinking.
Nice uppercut there from McCraken.#T1#
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Anvile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anvile counters with a leg kick.
Anvile jabs at McCraken's body.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anvile.
McCraken seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Anvile staying out of range there.
Anvile 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.
Nice defenses there by Anvile.
Anvile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Anvile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Anvile drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCraken defends it well.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken jabs Anvile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anvile misses with a takedown
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.
Anvile blocks the body kick.
Anvile dives in for a single leg takedown but McCraken sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Anvile with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anvile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken lands a body shot.
McCraken pushes Anvile away with a front kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Anvile sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Anvile misses.
A leg kick checked by Anvile.
McCraken misses with a jab to the body
letting Anvile counter with a right hand.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anvile avoids a kick to the body.
Anvile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken feints and then cracks Anvile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anvile down.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anvile! But no joy.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Anvile moved away.
A little jabbing left from Anvile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken misses with a lunging right hand
and Anvile makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Anvile had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken throws a poor cross that misses
and Anvile counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Anvile fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anvile doesn't seem bothered though.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
Anvile throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
It looked like McCraken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anvile.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses
and McCraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anvile can do to turn this around?
Anvile fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvile misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Anvile tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCraken defends well and Anvile ends up having to push McCraken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.#T1#
McCraken connects with the punch.
McCraken throws a leg kick
enabling Anvile to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCraken.
A big left from Anvile misses.
Anvile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Anvile might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCraken has got the better of the exchanges.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
Anvile scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
A jab from McCraken 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!
Anvile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
Anvile swinging wildly here.
McCraken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCraken punishes Anvile's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anvile.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Anvile or perhaps it was just good defense by McCraken, which made it look bad.
Anvile fails with the takedown
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anvile doesn't seem phased though.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCraken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCraken wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anvile throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
Anvile tries for a takedown but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Anvile tries to get set, McCraken tries to push him back and clinch up but Anvile manages to avoid the attempt.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken cracks Anvile with a good jab.
McCraken throws a shot to the body.
Anvile with a poor takedown
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anvile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
McCraken is looking to slow Anvile down with leg kicks.
Anvile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Anvile feints and as McCraken raises his hands in defense, Anvile changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anvile trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anvile preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvile postures up in McCraken's guard and throws a big left but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anvile is in close to McCraken's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anvile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
McCraken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McCraken trying to control from Anvile's half guard. Anvile has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anvile looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anvile pulls McCraken in to control the position.
Anvile keeping full guard, as McCraken tries to pass.
Anvile wants to sweep here but McCraken controlling him for the moment.
Anvile can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCraken controls the pace.
McCraken lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Anvile working a defensive guard here.
Anvile looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCraken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anvile working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCraken trying to control but Anvile is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anvile's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Anvile moved out of range.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! McCraken slams his shin into Anvile's torso.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Anvile steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anvile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anvile.
McCraken looks to land a combination. Anvile sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anvile steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Anvile misses.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
Anvile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anvile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anvile ducks right into an uppercut from McCraken.
A telegraphed right hand from Anvile misses the target.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
Jack Anvile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anvile walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCraken, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
During a confident post fight interview, Dougal McCraken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TAFC: Kubota v Jaroslav
Date: Feb 17, 2019

#R1#
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Coker connects with a body shot.
McCraken throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily.
Coker misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Coker.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Coker.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and McCraken only half commits.
Coker connects with a body shot.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McCraken scores with a hook.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker connects with a leg kick. McCraken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coker misses with a low kick.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken moves out of range as Coker strikes.
McCraken walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
McCraken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coker's calf.
McCraken lands with a hook. Coker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
Coker slips a straight right by McCraken.
Coker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCraken rather than just go for the knockout.
Coker connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Jab from McCraken.
McCraken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Coker's defenses.
A big right from Coker misses.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCraken's calf.
Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
Coker moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Coker slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
McCraken is looking to clinch.
Coker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken lands a body shot.
McCraken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Coker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
Coker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Coker.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Coker looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
A shot to the liver by Coker. Beautiful body shot.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coker moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
McCraken throws a push kick but Coker slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Coker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Jab from Coker.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Coker.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
McCraken misses with a looping right.#CL#
McCraken clinches up with Coker and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken lands a nice uppercut.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken. #BC2#
Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice cross by Coker.
Coker misses with a looping left.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Coker.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Coker throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coker defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken counters with an inside leg kick.
McCraken moves out of range as Coker strikes.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
Coker slips under a jab.
Coker tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Coker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well.
McCraken misses with a lunging right hand
and Coker counters with a thumping low kick.
A clash of legs there as McCraken blocks the low kick.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker misses with a straight left.
Jab from McCraken.
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch but Coker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coker blocks the body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken checks the leg kick.#T2#
McCraken throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and McCraken only half commits.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
Coker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab lands there for Coker.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coker takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coker misses with a body shot. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
A head kick misses from Coker. #CL#
McCraken takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker lands with a light punch inside.
Coker misses with a body punch.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
Coker cracks McCraken with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coker cracks McCraken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
McCraken takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Coker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken misses with a straight right. #T4#
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Coker lands a body shot.
McCraken throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Coker.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for McCraken.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker motions for McCraken to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker 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#
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coker, as that shot connected.
Coker throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
A lazy body kick from Coker
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
Coker blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Coker.
McCraken stuns Coker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. Coker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Coker sees coming a mile off.
Coker takes one to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coker blocks a leg kick.
Coker lands a jab to the head.
Coker digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCraken throws a push kick but Coker slaps the foot to one side.
Coker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCraken motions for Coker to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker thinks about the counter body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
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!
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coker blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
And Coker responds with a good body kick, but McCraken manages to step out the way in time.
Coker lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken jabs at Coker's body.
Coker misses with a leg kick.
McCraken will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Coker misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
A big left from McCraken misses.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coker misses with a hook.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Coker should have avoided that one. #T3#
Coker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coker to score with a decent uppercut.
Coker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Coker.
Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coker avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCraken throws a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Coker.
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken 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!
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice cross by Coker.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Coker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coker digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Coker's body. Coker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Coker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
McCraken swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Coker blocks a jab.
Coker feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Coker.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Coker.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coker 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!

Event: CCF 36
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
McCraken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khadan counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Khadan throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khadan throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khadan looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khadan under the eye.
Khadan swats away the attempt to clinch by McCraken.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadan.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
It appears McCraken was looking to counter with a kick there.
Khadan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khadan throws a shot to the body.
McCraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Khadan's leg but Khadan calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Khadan loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCraken takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Khadan misses.
Khadan throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
A bone on bone clash there as Khadan blocks the leg kick.
McCraken tries to clinch there but Khadan circles away.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Khadan moved out of range nicely.
Khadan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khadan looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Khadan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
A combination from Khadan does no damage.
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 slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Khadan works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCraken fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khadan.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Khadan.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken swings for the body but Khadan moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken sizes up Khadan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khadan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
McCraken slips a straight right by Khadan.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadan. #T3#
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
Khadan falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khadan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khadan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khadan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken moves out of range as Khadan strikes.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Khadan misses.
McCraken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khadan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Khadan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Khadan.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khadan is able to avoid easily.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Khadan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.#T4#
McCraken misses with a hook
and Khadan counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khadan misses with a straight left.
Khadan cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Khadan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadan throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
Khadan cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khadan loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Khadan.
Khadan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khadan throws a big shot that misses.
Khadan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.#CL#
McCraken takes the fight into the clinch.
McCraken blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a body punch.
Khadan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by McCraken.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khadan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khadan has time to react.
Khadan misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khadan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken throws a combination that misses
enabling Khadan to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khadan.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCraken 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.
Khadan takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Khadan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khadan.
Khadan throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khadan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khadan tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Khadan lands a jab.
Khadan ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Khadan jumps back.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken misses with a jab to the body
and Khadan counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraken wants to slow Khadan down by chopping away at his legs.
Khadan scores with a hook to the body. McCraken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCraken throws a hook but Khadan blocks it.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by McCraken.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1-2. McCraken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCraken cracks Khadan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken tries to land a body kick
and Khadan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a left hand
and McCraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken throws a low kick but Khadan moves out of range easily.
Khadan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
Khadan takes one to the side of the head.
Khadan throws a low kick, looking for McCraken's leg but McCraken calmly moves out of range.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken throwing a counter right hand but Khadan manages to avoid it.
McCraken motions for Khadan to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken slips a straight right by Khadan.
McCraken lands a head shot.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
Khadan is breathing heavily.
McCraken lands with a cross. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Khadan shrugs it off though.
Khadan lands with an overhand left.
Khadan swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken throws a jab when Khadan was well out of range.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khadan misses with a straight left.
A low kick from McCraken misses
enabling Khadan to counter with a crisp jab.
Khadan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Khadan is out of range.
Khadan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khadan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khadan throws a shot to the body.
Khadan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Khadan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
A countering left hand to the body from Khadan misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadan throws a combination. McCraken tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Khadan 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.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadan.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCraken jabs Khadan right on the nose. Khadan blinks but takes it well.
Khadan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khadan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken throws a low kick but Khadan moves out of range easily.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khadan.
Khadan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Khadan's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. McCraken catches Khadan right on the button with a cross.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadan manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Khadan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCraken throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Khadan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khadan misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. Khadan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khadan slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Khadan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken slips under a jab from Khadan.
Khadan slips under a jab.
Khadan feints a counter leg kick.
McCraken catches Khadan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khadan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khadan misses with a straight left.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Khadan takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by McCraken.#T1#
McCraken throws a hook but Khadan blocks it.
Khadan loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken thows a leg kick but Khadan checks it
and Khadan counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Khadan is out of range.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target. #CL#
McCraken clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khadan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken scores with a jab. Khadan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Odchigin Khadan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khadan.
Khadan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khadan misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Khadan jumps back.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khadan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
McCraken moves into range and clinches up with Khadan.#T3#
Khadan blocking some punches.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khadan can do to turn this around?
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadan.
McCraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khadan takes a shot to the head.
Khadan misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from McCraken.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for McCraken.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCraken.
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
Khadan swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
McCraken clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Khadan controls the action.
McCraken misses with some punches.
Khadan blocking some punches.
McCraken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khadan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadan scores with a hook to the body.
McCraken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khadan can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadan.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
Khadan misses with a body punch.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CCF 34
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Matrovsky throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Matrovsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matrovsky. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matrovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matrovsky takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matrovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matrovsky connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Matrovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Kalis Matrovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Matrovsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matrovsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matrovsky misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matrovsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.#T1#
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Matrovsky.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Matrovsky misses the body punch
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Matrovsky 's knee.
Matrovsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCraken at a distance.
Matrovsky lands a slapping body shot.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matrovsky checks it well.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Matrovsky.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Matrovsky.
McCraken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matrovsky loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Matrovsky lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Matrovsky misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matrovsky throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken 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.
Matrovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matrovsky misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a two punch combo.
Matrovsky throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matrovsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCraken scrambles back to his feet.
McCraken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matrovsky finds it's way round the side to connect with McCraken's head.
Matrovsky misses with a straight left.
Matrovsky misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
Matrovsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matrovsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Matrovsky throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Matrovsky doesn't manage to clinch there - McCraken circles away.
Matrovsky scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matrovsky.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matrovsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Matrovsky throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range. #CL2#
Matrovsky pushes McCraken up against the cage in a clinch.
Matrovsky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Matrovsky.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Matrovsky.
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matrovsky prevents a body shot from McCraken. #T4##BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matrovsky tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matrovsky throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken is looking to counter with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matrovsky throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Matrovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matrovsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Matrovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCraken.
Matrovsky lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken slips under a jab from Matrovsky.
Matrovsky blocks the body kick.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Matrovsky moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalis Matrovsky will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Matrovsky misses with a body shot.
Matrovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Matrovsky.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matrovsky.
Matrovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Matrovsky.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Matrovsky.
Matrovsky throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice body kick.
Matrovsky is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matrovsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matrovsky misses with a straight left.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Matrovsky knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matrovsky counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Matrovsky avoids it.
Matrovsky swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken slips a jab from Matrovsky.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Matrovsky backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matrovsky misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matrovsky misses with a body shot.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Matrovsky saw that one coming.
Matrovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Matrovsky.
McCraken appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matrovsky misses with a wild body shot.
As Matrovsky backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCraken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matrovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Matrovsky.
Matrovsky digs a good hook to McCraken's body. #T2#
McCraken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matrovsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCraken scrambles back to his feet.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken throws a hook but Matrovsky avoids it easily.
Matrovsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken staying out of range there.
Matrovsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matrovsky sizes up McCraken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matrovsky's calf.
Matrovsky misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken thinks about countering with a body kick.
Matrovsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matrovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Matrovsky cracks McCraken with an open hand slap.#T3#
Matrovsky misses with a hook.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matrovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matrovsky swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matrovsky misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.
Kalis Matrovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matrovsky. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matrovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matrovsky.
Matrovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken throws a sloppy body shot
and Matrovsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Matrovsky throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Matrovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matrovsky swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Matrovsky takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Matrovsky moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Matrovsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matrovsky swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matrovsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matrovsky misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Matrovsky throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Matrovsky throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Matrovsky 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalis Matrovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Matrovsky.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matrovsky misses with a hook
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matrovsky misses with a straight right.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matrovsky throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Matrovsky misses the body punch
and McCraken makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matrovsky really felt that one!
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matrovsky.
McCraken throws a poor cross that misses
and Matrovsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matrovsky throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Matrovsky is out of range. #T1#
Matrovsky cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Matrovsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Matrovsky's head but Matrovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matrovsky scores with a nice head shot.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Matrovsky misses the body punch
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Matrovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matrovsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matrovsky looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matrovsky misses with a body shot.
Matrovsky scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Matrovsky.
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!
Matrovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCraken takes one on the button.
Matrovsky throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
Matrovsky misses with a right hand
and Matrovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matrovsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Matrovsky throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Matrovsky connects with a body shot.
Matrovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matrovsky tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
Matrovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Matrovsky rushes McCraken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Matrovsky controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCraken misses with some punches. #T4#
Matrovsky tries a knee to the head but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken blocking some punches. #BC#
McCraken breaks from the clinch.
Matrovsky is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Matrovsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matrovsky lands a right hook to the body.
Matrovsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCraken throws a push kick but Matrovsky slaps the foot to one side.
Matrovsky is looking to clinch.
Matrovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matrovsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken pushes Matrovsky away with a front kick.

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 Dougal McCraken.
Well Matrovsky 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SyFi 81
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1#
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matrovsky.
Matrovsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matrovsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrovsky slips under a jab.
Matrovsky could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Matrovsky slips under a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCraken.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Matrovsky with an uppercut!
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matrovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Matrovsky throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matrovsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrovsky takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
McCraken lands with a straight right. Matrovsky didn't see that one coming.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matrovsky is able to avoid easily.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCraken misses with a few strikes there.
McCraken has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matrovsky. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Matrovsky moved away.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken cracks Matrovsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Matrovsky.
Matrovsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matrovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matrovsky swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Matrovsky saw that one coming.
Matrovsky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
McCraken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matrovsky had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Matrovsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Matrovsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matrovsky throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken lands a body shot.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. Matrovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Matrovsky throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Matrovsky is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Matrovsky closes the distance and clinches.
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken gets through Matrovsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matrovsky lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matrovsky tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
Matrovsky stalls.
Matrovsky is leaning against McCraken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
McCraken digs a right hand underneath Matrovsky's ribcage. Matrovsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Matrovsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matrovsky tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Matrovsky back against the cage.
Matrovsky misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matrovsky.
Matrovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matrovsky misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matrovsky blocks an uppercut.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matrovsky's elbow.
Matrovsky misses with a body punch.
Matrovsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Matrovsky avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McCraken - that landed with a thud.
Matrovsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matrovsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matrovsky tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that 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.
#R2#
McCraken thows a body kick. Matrovsky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken pushes Matrovsky away with a front kick.
McCraken cracks the inside of Matrovsky's front leg.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Matrovsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken throws a push kick but Matrovsky slaps the foot to one side.
Matrovsky scores with a nice head shot.
Matrovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matrovsky's sensitive parts.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Matrovsky finds it's way through McCraken's defenses. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from McCraken.
Matrovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but Matrovsky saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matrovsky. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from McCraken.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Matrovsky sees coming a mile off.
Matrovsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matrovsky misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Matrovsky shrugs it off though.
McCraken misses with a hook to the body
and Matrovsky counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Matrovsky looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Matrovsky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken throws a hook but Matrovsky avoids it easily.
McCraken 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.
Matrovsky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matrovsky throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Matrovsky's side.
McCraken misses with a series of wild punches.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matrovsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matrovsky takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matrovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.#T3#
Matrovsky moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Matrovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken misses the body punch
and Matrovsky counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matrovsky blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Matrovsky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matrovsky moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matrovsky doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Matrovsky does it's job there.#T4#
Matrovsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
Matrovsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCraken throws a series of strikes that have Matrovsky backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalis Matrovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matrovsky's calf.
Matrovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken digs a good hook to Matrovsky's body.
The fighters circling - Matrovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matrovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCraken 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.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCraken moves away from the strike by Matrovsky.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matrovsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Matrovsky avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Matrovsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCraken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matrovsky throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Matrovsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
Matrovsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Matrovsky checks it. #CL#
McCraken tries to keep at a distance but Matrovsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matrovsky cracks McCraken with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matrovsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Matrovsky avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Matrovsky is looking to control McCraken's arms but McCraken gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matrovsky has his back to the cage.
Kalis Matrovsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matrovsky pushes off an throws an elbow but McCraken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Matrovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matrovsky lands a body shot.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike.
Matrovsky stalling in the clinch but McCraken improves position.
Matrovsky tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from McCraken.
Matrovsky lands with a right to the head.
Matrovsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
Matrovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Matrovsky avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Matrovsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken blocking some punches.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCraken tries a body shot but Matrovsky blocks it.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matrovsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCraken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matrovsky scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matrovsky throws an elbow that misses.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Matrovsky.
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matrovsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matrovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Matrovsky controls his hands.
Matrovsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken blocks an elbow strike.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matrovsky backwards.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Matrovsky.
Matrovsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Matrovsky on the inside.
McCraken lands with a right to the head.
Matrovsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matrovsky tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Both fighters circling a little - McCraken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matrovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Matrovsky avoids it with no problem.
Matrovsky checks a low kick from McCraken.
Matrovsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
Matrovsky lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Matrovsky.
McCraken throws a head kick but Matrovsky moves out of range.
Matrovsky misses with a body shot.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by McCraken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from McCraken. #T4#
A big left from Matrovsky misses.
McCraken feints a counter leg kick.
Matrovsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matrovsky swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matrovsky misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matrovsky.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCraken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matrovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCraken 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Our winner, Dougal McCraken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DSOF 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1##TD#
David shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
David is pushing down on McCraken's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCraken is fighting to maintain full guard but David has managed to sneak the leg through.
David working over McCraken with some ground and pound. McCraken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. David lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
McCraken is rocked!
David unloads with some huge strikes here! McCraken is out! David wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eduardo David!
Eduardo David decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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