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WAFC-Controversy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wiet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Wiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiki has chosen laws against love as his entrance music. Ruben Wiki struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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135 lbs
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150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wiet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ruben Wiki!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiet wants to clinch up but Wiki keeps it at a distance.
Wiki fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiet is looking to clinch but Wiki is avoiding it.
Wiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wiki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wiet backs up against the cage.
Wiet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wiet throws a nice looking combination but Wiki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiki lands a with a good body shot.
Wiki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wiki lands a left and a right that send Wiet crashing to the mat, dazed. Wiki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wiet is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiki drops Wiet with a naaaaasty hook - Wiet is in real trouble here! Wiki dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Wiki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bean pole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Miserlou kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! David Stapleton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bean pole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton throws a series of punches but pole moves out of range.
Stapleton throws a series of punches but pole avoids them all with ease.
pole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stapleton's waist but Stapleton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing pole off to one side.
Stapleton throws a nice looking combination but pole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
pole shoots in for a takedown but Stapleton shows good takedown defense.
Stapleton is looking to clinch but pole is avoiding it.
pole tries to clinch but Stapleton moves out of range.
Stapleton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stapleton misses the shot to the body.
Stapleton rushes pole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
pole wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean pole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
pole keeps control of Stapleton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stapleton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stapleton stalling the fight.
pole misses with a knee strike.
Stapleton pushes pole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
pole scores a nice knee to the body.
Stapleton goes for a takedown in the clinch but pole prevents it.
Stapleton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
pole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stapleton's waist but Stapleton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing pole off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleton takes a swing at pole's ribcage but misses.
pole tries to clinch
and Stapleton counters by moving into the clinch.
pole prevents the takedown attempt.
pole fails to pull guard.
pole missing with knees to the body.
pole manages to break the clinch.
Stapleton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stapleton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stapleton is trying to break free.
pole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stapleton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
pole prevents the takedown attempt.
pole unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stapleton digs a right hand into pole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on pole's gas tank.
Stapleton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but pole has him pressed against the cage.
Stapleton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stapleton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stapleton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
pole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
pole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pole is looking to work some ground and pound but Stapleton has wrist control.
Stapleton pushes pole off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stapleton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows pole to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stapleton looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
pole thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
pole thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stapleton wants to stand but pole is controlling the position.
pole lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pole thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
pole thows a big elbow that misses.
Stapleton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as pole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
pole tries to clinch up
and Stapleton counters with a nice leg kick.
pole closes the distance and clinches.
Stapleton wants to break the clinch but can't.
pole goes for a takedown attempt but Stapleton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stapleton takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stapleton tries to break the clinch but pole is controlling the position.
Stapleton breaks the clinch.
Stapleton misses with a double jab.
pole has taken the fight to the clinch.
pole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stapleton uses from the top position.
Stapleton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
pole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stapleton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as pole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
pole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stapleton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stapleton wants to stand but pole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Bean pole 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.
Stapleton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stapleton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stapleton is trying to force a seperation but pole has the dominant position.
pole trying to land knees to the body.
Stapleton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
pole avoids the head kick by Stapleton.
David Stapleton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stapleton looks to land a combination but pole avoids it well.
David Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapleton drives through and clinches with pole against the cage.
pole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stapleton is looking to break free of the clinch but pole has double underhooks.
pole keeps control of Stapleton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
pole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stapleton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stapleton throws a head kick that misses.
pole tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pole slips a jab and a cross from Stapleton.
A combination from Stapleton does no damage.
Stapleton looks to score with a jab to the body but pole is just out of range.
pole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stapleton counters by clinching up.
pole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stapleton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
pole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stapleton walks away with a smile on his face. pole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean pole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
pole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Stapleton.
A punch combination from Stapleton misses.
pole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
pole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
pole moves in looking to clinch but Stapleton pushes him off.
Stapleton misses the shot to the body.
pole lands with a kick to the temple. Stapleton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like David Stapleton has been cut.
pole darts in and clinches Stapleton up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pole jumps guard.
pole has his foot on Stapleton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stapleton works his way back into a safe position though.
pole looking for a guillotine here but Stapleton defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stapleton postures up in pole's guard and throws a big left but pole blocks it.
pole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stapleton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stapleton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stapleton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
pole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stapleton is aware though and is defending well.
Stapleton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
pole had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stapleton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. pole Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stapleton's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton wants to get back to his feet.
Stapleton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stapleton controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
pole patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stapleton grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Stapleton trying to get back to his feet but pole is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bean pole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Stapleton's cut.
That's time! pole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stapleton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows pole to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stapleton wriggles free and stands up.
pole misses with a head kick.
Stapleton fails with an attempt to clinch.
pole avoids the body shot from Stapleton.
Stapleton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but pole avoids it really well and circles away.
Stapleton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
pole connects with a high kick.
pole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pole doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stapleton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
pole tries to pull guard but Stapleton won't allow it.
pole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stapleton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stapleton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but pole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
pole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stapleton is defending well for now.
pole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
pole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean pole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
pole avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stapleton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down pole rather than just go for the knockout.
Stapleton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
pole wants to clinch up but Stapleton keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stapleton has taken the fight to the clinch.
pole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
pole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
pole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stapleton throws a sloppy head kick
and pole counters with a slapping leg kick.
pole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stapleton as he jumps to the side.
pole scores with a leg kick.
Stapleton tries to clinch but pole is having none of it.
pole avoids a kick to the body.
Stapleton tries to clinch but pole is having none of it.
pole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stapleton avoids it really well and circles away.
Stapleton keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
pole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stapleton defends well.
Stapleton passes pole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
pole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stapleton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stapleton's back!
pole looking for the RNC.
Stapleton is trying to shake pole off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! pole won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
pole is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton swats away the attempt to clinch by pole.
Stapleton fails in his attempt to clinch.
pole checks the leg kick.
pole closes the distance and clinches up with Stapleton, looking for a takedown. pole pushes Stapleton against the cage but Stapleton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stapleton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and pole counters with a big head kick but Stapleton shrugs it off.
pole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stapleton.
Stapleton tries to clinch but pole moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
pole wants to clinch.
Stapleton throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bean pole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for pole, 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Bean pole!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Bean pole!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bean pole!
Bean pole wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rockhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spackman comes to the cage accompanied by Forgot about Dre. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rockhead's choice of entrance music: Knuck If You Buck. Joe Rockhead will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Spackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Rockhead!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spackman takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like John Spackman has been cut.
Spackman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joe Rockhead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spackman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rockhead sends Spackman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rockhead is motioning to the referee to let Spackman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Spackman is rocked!
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!
Spackman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rockhead.
Oh Spackman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockhead throws a looping overhand right but Spackman ducks down to avoid it.
Spackman seems to have got his legs back now.
Spackman is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rockhead doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Spackman crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Spackman's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Rockhead!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Heino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with Death Blooms By Mudvayne blaring out of the sound system. Heino has chosen Caesars - Jerk It Out as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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260 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pekka Heino!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heino moves away.
Donk. Adams catches Heino right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Pekka Heino has been cut.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Adams staying out of range there.
Heino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Heino fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heino fails with the takedown.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Heino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Adams.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Heino.
Heino throws a big shot that misses.
Adams lands an uppercut, right on the button! Heino tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Adams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Randaberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Randaberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randaberg misses with a hook. Thiago ducked under it nicely.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randaberg misses the jab.
Thiago gets a clinch.
Randaberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thiago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thiago scores a nice knee to the body.
Thiago lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ricky Randaberg has been cut.
Thiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Randaberg is defending well for now.
Thiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Randaberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thiago lands a nice knee to the body.
Thiago scores a nice knee to the body.
Randaberg is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago scores with a knee to the head.
Randaberg tries for a takedown but Thiago manages to get underhooks.
Thiago scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Thiago.
Thiago crunches a lovely knee into Randaberg's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Thiago to work.
A knee to the head by Thiago.
Thiago lands a nice elbow.
Thiago scores with a knee to the head.
Thiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thiago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Randaberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thiago slows down the pace here.
Randaberg avoiding damage as Thiago throws knees to the body.
Thiago landing knees to the head.
Thiago manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Randaberg is defending well for now.
Randaberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Randaberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thiago blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg tests Thiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Randaberg.
Thiago misses with a head kick.
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randaberg.
Thiago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thiago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Randaberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Randaberg.
Randaberg misses the shot to the body.
Randaberg throws a right and a left that Thiago avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Randaberg finds it's target.
Randaberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thiago tries to clinch but Randaberg moves out of range.
Randaberg looks to throw the jab but Thiago is out of range.
Thiago checks a low kick from Randaberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg thows a body shot but no joy.
Randaberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Randaberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Randaberg circles away.
Randaberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thiago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thiago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Randaberg throws the left hand but Thiago avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randaberg.
Decent striking displayed by Randaberg there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Thiago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Randaberg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Randaberg scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randaberg throws a jab when Thiago was well out of range.
Randaberg lands with a hook. Thiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thiago moves in looking to clinch but Randaberg pushes him off.
Randaberg shoots in and drives through. Thiago sprawls well.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Randaberg.
The crowd cheers as Thiago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randaberg doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago throws the left hand but Randaberg avoids the punch easily.
Randaberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Thiago.
Thiago tries to clinch up but Randaberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Thiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Randaberg circles away.
Randaberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randaberg somewhat.
Thiago tries to clinch but Randaberg moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Randaberg misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Thiago tries to clinch but Randaberg moves out of range.
Rodrigo Thiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randaberg throws out the jab.
Thiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randaberg throws a jab when Thiago was well out of range.
Thiago swings away with a body shot that misses
and Randaberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randaberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thiago tries to clinch
and Randaberg counters with a left to the body.
Randaberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randaberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Thiago off the cage and back into rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago throws a head kick but Randaberg moves out of range.
Thiago wants to clinch but Randaberg slips to the side
and Randaberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Randaberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago is looking to clinch but Randaberg is avoiding it.
Randaberg closes the distance and clinches up with Thiago, looking for a takedown. Randaberg pushes Thiago against the cage but Thiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thiago tries to clinch
and Randaberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Randaberg scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago is breathing heavily.
Thiago closes the distance but Randaberg moves to the side
and Randaberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago tries to clinch but Randaberg moves away
and Randaberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randaberg scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Rodrigo Thiago has been cut.
Rodrigo Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randaberg lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Randaberg finds it's way through Thiago's defenses.
Ricky Randaberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Randaberg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randaberg throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Randaberg throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Randaberg dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Thiago tries to clinch
letting Randaberg counter with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thiago.
Thiago throws a sloppy head kick and Randaberg moves out of range easily.
Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randaberg.
Randaberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Randaberg misses with a combination
and Thiago makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Randaberg really felt that one!
Randaberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thiago darts in trying to clinch
and Randaberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randaberg gets a takedown into half guard.
Randaberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Randaberg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thiago is now in Randaberg's guard. A big mistake from Randaberg there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thiago decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Randaberg, up you get!
Thiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thiago needs to keep his hands up - Randaberg had a free shot at his head there.
Thiago wants to clinch but Randaberg slips to the side
and Thiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thiago slips a jab from Randaberg.
Randaberg lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
Thiago throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Randaberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randaberg throws out the jab.
Randaberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randaberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randaberg misses with a wild body shot.
Randaberg throws a combination that misses
and Thiago counters with a head kick. That will keep Randaberg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Randaberg thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Thiago throws a sloppy head kick and Randaberg moves out of range easily.
Thiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randaberg misses with a hook. Thiago ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigo Thiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Randaberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Randaberg.
Randaberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Randaberg throws the left hand but Thiago avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Randaberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Randaberg 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Ricky Randaberg!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Ricky Randaberg!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Ricky Randaberg!
Ricky Randaberg wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Sean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Sean could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Austin Powers's chin.
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Sean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sean uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Powers has time to react.
Powers moves into range and clinches up with Sean.
Sean stops a takedown attempt from Powers.
Powers tries to score a body lock takedown but Sean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sean wants to get back to striking at distance but Powers won't allow it.
Powers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teddy Sean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Powers.
Powers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sean walks away with a smile on his face. Powers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Austin Powers has been cut.
Sean drops Powers with a beautiful combination! Powers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sean is looking for the KO!
Powers is rocked!
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!
Sean throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sean drops Powers with a naaaaasty hook - Powers is in real trouble here! Sean dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Sean!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey FcPorto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montgomery's entrance music is Alive and Kicking - Nonpoint. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergey FcPorto!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by FcPorto.
Montgomery slips a jab and a cross from FcPorto.
A jab from FcPorto misses.
Danga de danga de dang - FcPorto scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Prince Montgomery has been cut.
Montgomery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montgomery doesn't manage to clinch there - FcPorto circles away.
Montgomery slips a jab and a cross from FcPorto.
FcPorto misses the jab.
FcPorto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from FcPorto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montgomery tries to move into range but FcPorto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Prince Montgomery's cut is getting worse.
Montgomery fails with an attempt to clinch.
FcPorto throws a series of punches but Montgomery moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
FcPorto throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
FcPorto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up but FcPorto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
FcPorto misses with a kick to the body.
FcPorto throws a right hand that Montgomery ducks under and follows up with a left that Montgomery also avoids with ease.
Montgomery fails with the takedown.
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
FcPorto misses with a few strikes there.
FcPorto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
FcPorto motions for Montgomery to come forward. FcPorto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
FcPorto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prince Montgomery's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on FcPorto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
FcPorto wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Montgomery slowing the pace effectively.
FcPorto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
FcPorto wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Montgomery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
FcPorto tries to circle away but Montgomery has him pinned against the cage.
Montgomery slowing the pace effectively.
FcPorto is trying to break free.
FcPorto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
FcPorto tries to circle away but Montgomery has him pinned against the cage.
Montgomery stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Montgomery for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
FcPorto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery lands a nice uppercut.
Montgomery slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Prince Montgomery.
FcPorto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montgomery moves out of range as FcPorto throws a body kick.
FcPorto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montgomery was well out of range. Poor timing from FcPorto.
An inside leg kick from FcPorto misses.
A nice combination there by FcPorto.
Montgomery tries to clinch there but FcPorto circles away.
FcPorto misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeez, Prince Montgomery's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Prince Montgomery's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergey FcPorto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doran Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rob Kelly - Rockstar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Doran Connell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connell is looking to clinch.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campbell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell misses with an uppercut. Connell saw that one coming.
Campbell swats away the attempt to clinch by Connell.
Connell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connell misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connell tries to clinch but Campbell is having none of it.
Connell tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell moves out of range of the strikes.
Connell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Connell.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campbell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Campbell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Connell moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Connell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Connell tries to clinch up.
Connell doesn't manage to clinch there - Campbell circles away.
Connell moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Connell wants to clinch up but Campbell keeps it at a distance.
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Connell counters with a head kick. That will keep Campbell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Connell stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Connell.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Connell.
Connell tries for a takedown but Campbell circles away easily
and Campbell counters with a takedown into side control.
Campbell working the ground and pound.
Connell manages to get back to half guard.
Campbell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Campbell is working away from the top position though.
Connell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campbell on the ground.
Connell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campbell.
Campbell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Campbell throwing shots but Connell is blocking nicely.
Connell looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell gets full guard.
Campbell won't allow Connell to sweep him here.
Connell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell drops back looking for a leg! Connell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Connell manages to kick Campbell off! Campbell jumps back into Connell's guard.
Connell is trying to keep Campbell in close.
Connell is breathing heavily.
Campbell lands a couple of elbows.
Connell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Connell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Connell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell misses with an uppercut. Connell saw that one coming.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Campbell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Campbell.
Connell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Connell keeps moving.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Connell has wrist control.
Connell 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’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Campbell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Connell tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Campbell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Connell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connell tries to clinch
and Campbell counters with a shoot takedown. Connell fights it but they end up in guard.
Connell is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up.
Connell is really struggling to control Campbell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Connell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control but Connell is working from the bottom.
Campbell passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
Austin Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Connell tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Connell defending well though.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
Campbell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Campbell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Campbell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Connell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campbell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Campbell throws a strike but Connell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Connell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Connell trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Connell looking to sit in guard and control but Campbell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Campbell working some strikes from top position.
Connell keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Connell holds on and takes a little breather.
Connell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campbell landing some decent shots from guard.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Connell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Campbell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connell throws a sloppy head kick
and Campbell counters with a takedown into side control.
Connell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Campbell grinds an elbow into Connell's temple.
Connell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Campbell landing a few strikes.
Connell wants to control but Campbell postures up.
Connell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Campbell 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.
Connell tries to clinch
and Campbell counters with a stiff right hand.
Connell throws a sloppy head kick and Campbell moves out of range easily.
Connell tries to clinch but Campbell moves away
and Campbell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Connell trying to control but Campbell postures up.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Connell defending well though.
Connell wants to control but Campbell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Connell actively working from the bottom here.
Connell trying to control but Campbell postures up.
Connell is refusing to be controlled, as Campbell sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
Connell looks to clinch
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Connell tries to clinch up
and Campbell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Connell's guard.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell postures up in Connell's guard and throws a big left but Connell blocks it.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connell is trying to keep Campbell in close.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Campbell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Campbell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Connell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Connell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell won't allow Connell to get back to his feet.
Campbell postures up in Connell's guard and throws a big left but Connell blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Connell tries to clinch
and Campbell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Connell's guard now.
Campbell is working Connell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Connell keeps moving.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Connell has wrist control.
Connell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Campbell!
Campbell is trying desperately to improve position.
Connell scoring with strikes but Campbell is staying in there.
Campbell tries to hold on but Connell postures up.
Connell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Campbell is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Campbell really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Connell slips a jab from Campbell.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campbell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connell wants to clinch
and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connell clinches but Campbell breaks the clinch
and Campbell counters with a shoot takedown. Connell fights it but they end up in guard.
Connell has his foot on Campbell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campbell works his way back into a safe position though.
Connell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Connell keeps moving.
Campbell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connell kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Campbell passes Connell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Connell is looking to escape.
Campbell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Connell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Connell is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Campbell scores a takedown into full mount!
Campbell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Connell tries to lock up and control but Campbell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Connell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell working Connell over with strikes here.
Connell is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Campbell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Connell is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
Campbell unloading with bombs!
Campbell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Campbell with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking to finish Connell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Connell!
Campbell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Connell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Campbell unloading with bombs!
Connell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Campbell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campbell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Campbell with a couple of short strikes.
Campbell lands with some strikes.
Campbell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Connell wants to control but Campbell is having none of it.
Connell is bucking up trying to escape but Campbell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Campbell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Connell is looking to improve his position but Campbell isn't that keen on the idea.
Campbell dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Campbell.
Campbell dominating with strikes here.
Campbell cracks Connell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Campbell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Campbell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Connell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Connell tries to lock up and control but Campbell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Campbell dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Campbell digs a good body shot into Connell's ribs.
Campbell blocks the body kick.
Connell darts in trying to clinch
and Campbell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Connell sprawls well.
Connell 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.
Connell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Campbell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connell smiles and moves away.
Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell tries to clinch but Campbell moves away
and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Connell won't be happy with that.
Campbell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Connell is looking for a sweep.
Connell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Campbell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Campbell working away.
Campbell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Campbell working the strikes but Connell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Campbell thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Connell to regain full guard.
Campbell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Connell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campbell has managed to get both his arms back between Connell's legs - danger averted.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Connell keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campbell wants to control from the top but Connell keeps moving.
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
Connell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Well,Connell is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Connell looking for a sweep. Not yet Connell, not yet.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Connell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Connell looking for a sweep. Not yet Connell, not yet.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Connell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Campbell counters with a single leg into guard. Connell didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell with a nice head shot there.
Campbell is pushing down on Connell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Connell is fighting to maintain full guard but Campbell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Campbell seems to be working for a kimura but Connell defends the submission attempt.
Connell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Connell is looking for a sweep. Campbell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Connell trying to control from the bottom.
Campbell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Doran Connell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Campbell lands with a punch from half guard.
Connell is looking to control Campbell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Connell avoid being mounted?
Campbell throwing shots but Connell is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Connell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Campbell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connell throws a sloppy head kick and Campbell moves out of range easily.
Campbell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Campbell lands in his opponent's guard.
Campbell is working Connell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Austin Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connell looking for subs off his back but Campbell has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Campbell 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Austin Campbell!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Austin Campbell!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Austin Campbell!
Austin Campbell wins by unanimous decision!
Austin Campbell is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Mosley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dolan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The worlds greatest. Mosley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rihanna's Live your Life. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Dolan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Mosley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dolan lands a really nice looking cross but Mosley seems unphased.
Dolan throws a one two combo.
Dolan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mosley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dolan tries for a kimura but Mosley is defending well.
Dolan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dolan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mosley is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Mosley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dolan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mosley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dolan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mosley, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mosley throws out a leg kick but Dolan moves out of range and Mosley only half commits.
Dolan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dolan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dolan is breathing heavily.
Dolan tries to move into range but Mosley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mosley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dolan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mosley 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.
Dolan trying to control but Mosley is working from the bottom.
Dolan drops back looking for a leg! Mosley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mosley manages to kick Dolan off! Dolan jumps back into Mosley's guard.
Mosley is pulling down on Dolan's head. It's preventing any offense from Dolan, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dolan is one step ahead there.
Dolan wants to control from the top but Mosley keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mosley is on top in guard.
Mosley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dolan is proving hard to escape from.
Dolan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dolan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mosley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mosley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mosley tries to stand but Dolan is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosley tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolan is retaining full guard.
Mosley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mosley throws a leg kick
and Dolan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mosley misses the jab.
Mosley throws a combination that misses
and Dolan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mosley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dolan cracks Mosley with an open hand slap.
A shot to the body from Mosley misses
and Dolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Dolan does no damage.
Mosley misses with a hook. Dolan ducked under it nicely.
Mosley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dolan.
Shane Mosley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mosley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dolan counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Mosley misses its intended target.
A big right from Mosley misses.
Mosley lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosley lands a jab to the head.
Mosley misses with a straight right.
Dolan throws out a leg kick but Mosley moves out of range and Dolan only half commits.
Dolan slips a jab from Mosley.
Mosley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dolan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Mosley misses
and Dolan counters with a leg kick.
Dolan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mosley slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mosley 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 Dolan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dolan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dolan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dolan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mosley throws a leg kick
and Dolan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mosley won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mosley, who protects the arm well.
Dolan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Dolan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dolan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dolan shoots for a double leg takedown but Mosley sprawls well. He's pushed Dolan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mosley missing with a left hand there. Dolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dolan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mosley.
Dolan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosley is just out of range.
Mosley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dolan.
Dolan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mosley throws a one two combo.
Dolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mosley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mosley tries to bum rush Dolan with a series of wild strikes but Dolan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mosley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dolan is rocked!
Mosley tries to land a leg kick but Dolan saw it coming and moves away.
Mosley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dolan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mosley misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dolan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Mosley misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dolan tries to bum rush Mosley with a series of wild strikes but Mosley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Mosley is predictable there
and Dolan counters with a right hand to the body.
Mosley misses with a series of wild punches.
Mosley looks to land a combination but Dolan avoids it well.
A left lands for Mosley.
Dolan slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Dolan blocks the low kick.
Mosley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dolan circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Mosley misses.
Mosley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dolan.
Dolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mosley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dolan gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolan wants to work for an arm triangle but Mosley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mosley sees it coming and defends easily.
Dolan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Mosley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mosley wants to get back to full guard.
Mosley controlling the position for now.
Dolan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mosley's head.
Dolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mosley keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Mosley misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosley tries to land a leg kick but Dolan saw it coming and moves away.
Mosley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mosley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dolan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mosley.
Shane Mosley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dolan moves out of range of the leg kick from Mosley.
Dolan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mosley was well out of range. Poor timing from Dolan.
Mosley slips a jab from Dolan.
Mosley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dolan is able to avoid easily.
Dolan lands a jab to Mosley's midsection.
Mosley swings for the body but Dolan moves out of range.
Dolan misses with a wild combination.
Mosley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dolan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mosley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dolan.
Dolan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mosley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolan checks a leg kick nicely.
Mosley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mosley.
Dolan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mosley working a defensive guard here.
Mosley is pulling down on Dolan's head. It's preventing any offense from Dolan, at least for the moment.
Mosley wants to sweep here but Dolan controlling him for the moment.
Mosley is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mosley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mosley 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.
Mosley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mosley misses the body punch
letting Dolan counter with a right hand.
Mosley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mosley throws a big shot that misses.
Mosley throws a jab when Dolan was well out of range.
Mosley throws a series of punches but Dolan avoids them all with ease.
Dolan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mosley loads up on a big right hand but Dolan slips the punch.
Dolan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mosley is trying to defend but Dolan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dolan slips a nice elbow through Mosley's hands, connecting with Mosley's forehead.
Mosley is defending against the submission attempts here by Dolan.
Mosley moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dolan postures up in Mosley's guard and throws a big left but Mosley blocks it.
Dolan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mosley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mosley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dolan throwing strikes from guard but Mosley blocks nicely.
Mosley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dolan is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mosley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dolan counters with a straight right hand.
Mosley defending well as Dolan loads up on a big left hand.
Dolan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mosley.
Mosley misses with an uppercut. Dolan saw that one coming.
Dolan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dolan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mosley.
Dolan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mick Dolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mosley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dolan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dolan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dolan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mosley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mosley throws a big shot that misses.
Mosley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dolan looks to land a combination but Mosley avoids it well.
Shane Mosley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mosley tries to land a leg kick but Dolan saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mosley tries to score with a low kick but Dolan moves his leg out of the way.
Mosley tries a low kick but Dolan avoids it.
Mosley throws a right and a left that Dolan avoids nicely.
Mosley stuffs the takedown attempt from Dolan. Dolan gets slowly back to his feet.
Dolan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dolan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mosley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dolan checks a leg kick.
Mosley swings for the body but Dolan moves out of range.
Mosley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dolan.
Dolan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mosley. Mosley obviously looking to wear him down.
Mosley misses with a low kick.
Dolan blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Dolan blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
An inside leg kick lands from Mosley.
Dolan with a jab.
Mosley slips a jab and a cross from Dolan.
Dolan misses with a looping left.
Mosley misses with an uppercut. Dolan saw that one coming.
Dolan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mosley misses with a combination
and Dolan counters with a straight right hand.
Mosley thuds a left hand into Dolan's body.
Mosley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dolan is able to avoid easily.
Mosley wants to land a leg kick but Dolan is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dolan has Mosley up against the cage in a clinch.
Dolan wants to stall.
Dolan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Dolan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mick Dolan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Mosley.
Mosley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dolan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mosley's guard.
Dolan trying to control but Mosley is working from the bottom.
Mosley pulls Dolan in close to prevent any damage.
Mosley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dolan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dolan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mosley pulls his head out easily.
Mosley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dolan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mosley lands a nice short elbow.
Mosley escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosley throws an overhand right that lands on Dolan's shoulder, as Dolan tries to avoid the shot.
Mosley takes a swing at Dolan's ribcage but misses.
Dolan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dolan is looking to advance position but Mosley won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mosley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mosley has Dolan pulled in close to control his posture.
Dolan advances to half guard.
Dolan trying to control the action but Mosley is working from the bottom.
Mosley controlling the position well.
Mosley is looking for a sweep. Dolan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mosley is trying to maintain the position but Dolan is very close to passing his half guard.
Mosley keeping control of the position.
Dolan is trying to work for a kimura but Mosley is defending well.
Mick Dolan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mosley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dolan is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dolan tries to move into range but Mosley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mosley.
Mosley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dolan throws a series of punches but Mosley moves out of range.
Dolan works Mosley's body with a nice hook.
Mosley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dolan misses the target.
Mosley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dolan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Dolan.
Dolan jabs Mosley right on the nose. Mosley blinks but takes it well.
Mosley takes a swing at Dolan's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Mosley.
Mosley lands a two punch combo.
Mosley throws a body punch but Dolan moves out of range.
Dolan tries to clinch but Mosley is having none of it.
Mosley throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosley throws a lazy right hand but Dolan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dolan gets the takedown into side control.
Dolan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mosley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dolan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dolan trying to control the position but Mosley is working away.
Dolan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mosley keeps working.
Dolan working away.
Dolan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mosley, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Dolan had his way with Shane Mosley in 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. This is the final round!
Mosley throws a low kick, looking for Dolan's leg but Dolan calmly moves out of range.
Mosley looks to land a left hand but Dolan moved out of range nicely.
Dolan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mosley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mosley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mosley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dolan trying to control but Mosley is working from the bottom.
Dolan drops back looking for a leg! Mosley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mosley manages to kick Dolan off! Dolan jumps back into Mosley's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mosley is pulling down on Dolan's head. It's preventing any offense from Dolan, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dolan manages to get himself to full guard.
Mosley tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolan is retaining full guard.
Dolan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mosley pushes down on Dolan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mosley decides to stand up.
Dolan misses with a looping right.
Dolan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dolan drops his hands momentarily and Mosley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mosley misses with a shot to the body
and Dolan counters with a straight right hand.
Dolan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mosley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dolan lands a body shot.
Dolan wants to clinch up but Mosley keeps it at a distance.
Dolan shoots in looking for a takedown. Mosley tries to sprawl out of it but Dolan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mosley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dolan slips under a jab.
Mosley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mosley misses with a few strikes there.
Dolan tests Mosley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mosley throws a chopping leg kick but Dolan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dolan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dolan slips a straight right by Mosley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolan is looking to score with low kicks.
Mosley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mosley misses the target.
Mosley throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dolan to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Dolan with that takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mosley.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mosley.
Dolan connects with a looping right hand.
Dolan throws a series of punches but Mosley moves out of range.
Dolan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mosley digs a good body shot into Dolan's ribs.
Mosley punishes Dolan's body with a nice straight punch.
Dolan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dolan tries to pass to full mount but Mosley defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolan wants to work for an arm triangle but Mosley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mosley trying to control here.
Dolan is keen to just control but Mosley is a slippery customer.
Dolan tries to pass to full mount but Mosley defends it.
Mosley is looking for a sweep. Dolan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dolan is looking to advance position but Mosley won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good work by Dolan as he checks the leg kick.
Dolan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mosley.
Dolan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mosley scores with a body shot.
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 Mick Dolan.
I think Dolan 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mick Dolan!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mick Dolan!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Mick Dolan!
Mick Dolan wins by unanimous decision!
Mick Dolan retains his light heavyweight title!
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