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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bwana Mkubwa (ranked 8352 p4p, 243 weight class) and Paulo Magalhaes (ranked 9141 p4p, 253 weight class). Mkubwa comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down. Paulo Magalhaes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bwana Mkubwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mkubwa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magalhaes in his tracks.
Magalhaes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mkubwa scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Paulo Magalhaes has been cut.
Magalhaes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mkubwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magalhaes shoots in but Mkubwa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mkubwa connects with a looping right hand.
Magalhaes shoots for a takedown but Mkubwa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bwana Mkubwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Magalhaes.
Magalhaes fails with a takedown attempt.
Mkubwa is looking to counter punch.
Mkubwa throws a combination. Magalhaes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mkubwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magalhaes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magalhaes looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That has opened up Paulo Magalhaes's cut even more.
Mkubwa's corner calls for a 1-2. Mkubwa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mkubwa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mkubwa scores with a decent looking hook.
Magalhaes is rocked!
Mkubwa lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Magalhaes falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mkubwa dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bwana Mkubwa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bwana Mkubwa thanked Knockdown Clothes for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Mas Loco (ranked 6611 p4p, 571 weight class) and Nazim Bardakci (ranked 6870 p4p, 579 weight class). Bardakci has chosen Edis - Çok Çok as his entrance music. El Mas Loco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Mas Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nazim Bardakci!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco thuds a left hand into Bardakci's body.
Loco connects with a solid leg kick.
Bardakci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bardakci's calf.
Loco connects with a solid leg kick.
Loco throws a leg kick that is checked
so Bardakci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bardakci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bardakci is working to tighten his grip on Loco's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Loco has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bardakci is really squeezing tight and eventually Loco passes out! Bardakci breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nazim Bardakci!
After the fight, Nazim Bardakci was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gandolf Schmidt (ranked 5570 p4p, 183 weight class) and Frank Drillon (ranked 25328 p4p, 278 weight class). Frank Drillon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gandolf Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Drillon!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schmidt misses with a looping left.
Drillon cracks the inside of Schmidt's front leg.
Drillon cracks a nice hook into Schmidt's ribs.
Drillon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Drillon has eaten all the pies!
Drillon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drillon throws a right hand that Schmidt ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmidt also avoids with ease.
Schmidt is looking for a counter combo.
Schmidt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drillon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schmidt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schmidt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schmidt lands with an uppercut that bounces Drillon off the cage and back into range.
Schmidt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Drillon swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Drillon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Drillon looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Drillon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schmidt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drillon throws a right and a left that Schmidt avoids nicely.
Schmidt tries to bum rush Drillon with a series of wild strikes but Drillon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schmidt lands a nice hook to Drillon's body. Drillon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schmidt swinging wildly here.
Drillon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drillon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schmidt misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drillon misses with a takedown attempt - Schmidt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schmidt is looking for a counter combo.
Schmidt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schmidt lands the left hand.
Schmidt lands with a big left! Drillon is wobbled badly! Schmidt comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Drillon to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gandolf Schmidt!
In his post fight interview, Gandolf Schmidt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nielsen (ranked 8955 p4p, 664 weight class) and Taga Lampshade (ranked 7251 p4p, 600 weight class). Lampshade comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Purple Rain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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241 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taga Lampshade!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampshade drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lampshade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lampshade landing some decent shots from guard.
Nielsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lampshade.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lampshade wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Nielsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lampshade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lampshade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lampshade looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Lampshade pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampshade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It looks like Alexander Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen looking for a triangle here. Lampshade is fighting it but it looks tight! Nielsen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lampshade is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexander Nielsen!
The defeated Taga Lampshade had this to say: 'All I can do is work on correcting my mistakes, first time out there was a good experience. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 8561 p4p, 754 weight class) and Emil Derrick (ranked 7287 p4p, 707 weight class). Durant comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emil Derrick!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Derrick. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Derrick keeps the fight on the outside.
Derrick misses with a body kick.
A big left from Derrick misses.
Derrick looks to land a body kick but Durant moved away.
Derrick throws a head kick that misses.
Derrick misses with a head kick.
Durant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Derrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durant wants to clinch up but Derrick keeps it at a distance.
Durant dips to his left and cracks Derrick with an uppercut!
Derrick looks to land a combination but Durant avoids it well.
Derrick scores with a kick to the body.
Derrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Durant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Derrick.
Derrick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant clinches up with Derrick and pushes him back against the cage.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Derrick.
Durant lands with a short shot to the head.
Derrick blocking some punches.
Derrick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Derricks head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant keeps control of Derrick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Durant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Derrick's efforts to push away.
Derrick working hard to break the clinch.
Durant misses with some punches.
Derrick working hard to break the clinch.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Derricks head.
Derrick blocking some punches.
Durant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Derrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Derrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Derrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Derrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Derrick looks to throw a body kick
and Durant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Derrick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Derrick tries to break the clinch but Durant is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Derrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durant tries to counter by clinching up but Derrick breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Derrick!
Emil Derrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durant tries to clinch but Derrick is having none of it.
A cross from Durant lands.
Durant clinches up against the cage.
Derrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Derrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Derrick misses.
Durant tries to clinch up.
Derrick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Derrick momentarily.
Durant is looking to clinch.
Durant tries to clinch but Derrick is having none of it.
Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Durant.
Durant slips under a jab.
Durant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derrick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Derrick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant takes a kick to the side of the head.
Durant throws a big shot that misses.
Durant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Derrick.
Derrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Derrick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch but Derrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Derrick misses with a few strikes there.
Durant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Derrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Durant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durant blocks a head kick by Derrick.
Durant tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Derrick manages to circle out of the way.
Derrick digs a good hook to Durant's body.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Derrick pushes him off.
Durant with a jab.
Derrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Derrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durant wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derrick misses with the combination.
Derrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Durant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durant lands a slapping body shot.
Derrick throws a hook but Durant avoids it easily.
Durant tries to clinch up.
Durant shoots in but Derrick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Derrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Derrick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Derrick throws a series of punches but Durant avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durant connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emil Derrick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Derrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emil Derrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Derrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Durant.
Durant wants to clinch up but Derrick keeps it at a distance.
Derrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Derrick throws a leg kick that misses.
Emil Derrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Derrick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Durant eats them both and turns towards Derrick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Durant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Derrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Derrick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Durant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Derrick connects with a right hand. Durant shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derrick drops Durant with a beautiful combination! Durant stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Derrick is looking for the KO!
Durant is rocked!
Derrick and Durant are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Derrick throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Durant into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Derrick knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emil Derrick!
Emil Derrick gave a mention to Phantom Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Kevin Durant had this to say: 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bigg Sugg (ranked 8164 p4p, 629 weight class) and Che Huu Mo (ranked 5572 p4p, 525 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 Sydney, Bigg Sugg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Che Huu Mo!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mo counters with a shoot takedown. Sugg fights it but they end up in guard.
Mo stopping the sweep attempt from Sugg.
Sugg looking to control.
Mo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sugg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sugg wants to sweep here but Mo controlling him for the moment.
Mo wants to pass the guard but Sugg is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugg wants to stand and escape but Mo is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mo stays in close to Sugg's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bigg Sugg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sugg shoots in looking for a takedown. Mo tries to sprawl out of it but Sugg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mo cracks a nice hook into Sugg's ribs.
Mo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sugg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sugg quickly recovers to half guard.
Sugg is defending against the submission attempts here by Mo.
Mo prevents Sugg from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mo not doing much here.
Sugg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sugg is trying is best to control the position here.
Sugg is trying to stand.
Mo is taking a breather. Sugg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sugg is just riding it out for now. Mo eventually gives up the hold.
Mo controlling the action here.
Sugg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sugg tries to get out of the position.
Sugg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mo trying to control but Sugg is working from the bottom.
Mo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mo passes Sugg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sugg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Che Huu Mo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sugg with a poor takedown
and Mo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sugg!
Sugg is trying to buck Mo off.
Sugg tries to buck Mo off but Mo is having none of it.
Mo advances to mount.
Mo fails to take his opponent's back.
Mo controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sugg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sugg regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sugg keeps working.
Sugg is looking to escape.
Well, if Mo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mo prevents Sugg from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Mo seems content to control.
Mo uses his free foot to push down on Sugg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sugg.
Mo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Let's hope that Mo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mo wants to get back to his feet but Sugg is holding on tight.
Sugg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sugg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mo slows the pace down in half guard.
Mo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mo is pressing down on Sugg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sugg is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mo in particular looking to stall.
Mo is pressing down on Sugg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sugg is holding on for now.
Mo controlling the pace.
Sugg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sugg wants to get back to his feet.
Sugg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sugg tries to get to full guard but Mo has control of the leg.
Sugg wants to get back to his feet.
Mo stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mo lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Che Huu Mo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sugg dives in and scores a takedown into Mo's guard.
Mo looking for a guillotine here but Sugg defends easily.
Sugg trying to control but Mo is working from the bottom.
Sugg postures up in Mo's guard and throws a big left but Mo blocks it.
Mo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sugg is working Mo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sugg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sugg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sugg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mo's head.
Sugg stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mo throws up his legs and catches Sugg in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sugg tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mo! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Che Huu Mo!
Che Huu Mo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between My Gal (ranked 7906 p4p, 281 weight class) and George Papadopoulos (ranked 7017 p4p, 264 weight class). Papadopoulos has chosen Planet of Zeus - Vigilante as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that George Papadopoulos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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135 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, My Gal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos dives in and scores a takedown into Gal's guard.
Gal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Papadopoulos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Papadopoulos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gal tries to strike from the bottom.
Gal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gal thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gal will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Papadopoulos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Papadopoulos wants to pass the guard but Gal is keeping the position.
Gal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gal being controlled here, momentarily.
Gal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Papadopoulos slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gal.
Papadopoulos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gal flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gal gets back to full guard.
Papadopoulos looking to pass the guard.
Papadopoulos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gal wants to control the position but Papadopoulos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Papadopoulos is thwarting Gal's attempts to control the position.
Gal throws a strike from the bottom but Papadopoulos passes into side control!
Gal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Papadopoulos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Papadopoulos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos wants to pass to mount but Gal is defending the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gal wants to control but Papadopoulos is keeping busy.
Gal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gal trying to control here.
Papadopoulos wants to pass to mount but Gal is defending the position.
Papadopoulos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gal is not content to let Papadopoulos control the position.
Gal misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Papadopoulos blocks the strikes from Gal.
Papadopoulos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papadopoulos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gal defends well and Papadopoulos ends up having to push Gal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Papadopoulos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Gal.
Papadopoulos is rocked!
Gal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Papadopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Gal finish him?
Papadopoulos leaves his chin hanging out and Gal seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Papadopoulos crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). My Gal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Wolf (ranked 4715 p4p, 510 weight class) and Rolen Bowles (ranked 8326 p4p, 708 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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169 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rolen Bowles !
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowles tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
Bowles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowles as he jumps to the side.
Wolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowles tries to avoid it but Wolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowles to the ground. Bowles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bowles wants to counter with a clinch but Wolf pushes him away.
Wolf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bowles on his heels. He'll look to pass Bowles 's guard now, I'm sure.
Bowles wants to get back to his feet but Wolf passes into half guard.
Wolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf thows a huge punch but Bowles dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowles is looking to improve his position.
Wolf maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bowles could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wolf has cracked it and Bowles is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wolf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julius Wolf!
Our winner, Julius Wolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hard (ranked 5397 p4p, 595 weight class) and Mikhail Mikhailov (ranked 5080 p4p, 558 weight class). Lars Hard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard tries to bum rush Mikhailov with a series of wild strikes but Mikhailov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhail Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hard's calf.
Mikhailov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikhailov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hard has managed to clinch.
Mikhailov tries a knee to the head but Hard blocks it.
Hard works on Mikhailov's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Mikhailov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mikhailov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hard slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Hard to work.
Hard works on Mikhailov's body with a couple of short punches.
Mikhailov tries to land a knee to the head but Hard blocks with his arms.
Hard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard leaning against his opponent.
Mikhailov misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lars Hard.
Hard drives through and clinches with Mikhailov against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mikhailov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hard has Mikhailov pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhailov fails to land.
Mikhailov letting Hard take a breather here.
Hard slowing the pace effectively.
Hard is struggling to control the position.
A bit of stalling here from Hard.
Hard seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lars Hard.
Hard scores with a nice right hand.
Mikhailov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses
and Hard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Hard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhailov looks winded!
Mikhailov throws a lazy head kick
and Hard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhailov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Hard - just one landing.
Mikhailov is rocked!
Hard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhailov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Hard's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhailov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mikhailov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mikhailov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hard to score with a decent uppercut.
Mikhailov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hard finish him?
Hard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard digs a good body shot into Mikhailov's ribs.
Mikhailov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hard digs a good hook to Mikhailov's body.
Hard is looking to wear down Mikhailov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mikhailov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hard clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Hard to work.
Mikhailov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hard lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Hard.
Hard leaning against his opponent.
Hard is working Mikhailov over against the cage.
Hard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hard for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lars Hard.
Hard lands with a right hand.
Mikhailov gets tackled into the cage by Hard. Hard maintains the clinch.
Hard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hard is stalling here.
Hard cracks Mikhailov with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Hard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses
and Hard counters with a one-two to the body.
Hard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hard connects with a combination that backs up Mikhailov into the cage. Hard lands a flurry of punches that gets past Mikhailov's guard. Mikhailov is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Hard bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Hard!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Power (ranked 4940 p4p, 530 weight class) and Blaine Callaghan (ranked 3977 p4p, 457 weight class). Callaghan has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. The key to victory for Nick Power has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blaine Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power lands with a nice body punch.
Callaghan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power swings for the body but Callaghan moves out of range.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
Callaghan throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callaghan defends well and Power ends up having to push Callaghan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Callaghan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Callaghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan misses with a left hand
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Callaghan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callaghan sprawls well. Callaghan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Power.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callaghan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power throws a solid leg kick but Callaghan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.
Power has Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Power is trying to break free.
Callaghan breaks from the clinch.
Callaghan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Power finds it's way round the side to connect with Callaghan's head.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Callaghan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
Power slips a straight right by Callaghan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Power.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Power or perhaps it was just good defense by Callaghan, which made it look bad.
Power pushes Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callaghan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to push Callaghan away but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Power has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Callaghan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callaghan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callaghan.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
Power looks to land a combination but Callaghan avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Callaghan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Power dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callaghan swivels and escapes.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Power dives in and grabs Callaghan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callaghan pushes down on Power's head and hops out.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Callaghan blocks a head kick by Power.
Power with a poor takedown
and Callaghan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Callaghan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Callaghan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Callaghan connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
Power is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callaghan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Callaghan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaine Callaghan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Callaghan pushes him off.
Nick Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power looks to clinch
enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab.
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and Callaghan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callaghan is looking for the big counter here.
Power drives through with a takedown into guard.
Callaghan keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass.
Callaghan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Power is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Callaghan.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callaghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Callaghan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Callaghan as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Callaghan. Those never looked like landing.
Power closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power wants to clinch.
No luck for Power with that takedown attempt.
Callaghan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
Power takes the fight into the clinch.
Callaghan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Power's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan breaks the clinch.
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Callaghan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power darts in and clinches Callaghan up against the cage.
Callaghan avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
Callaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callaghan defends well and Power ends up having to push Callaghan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callaghan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nick Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Callaghan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Callaghan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Power avoids a kick to the body.
Callaghan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Callaghan circles away quickly and effectively.
Callaghan misses with the body kick
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Callaghan.
Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callaghan pinned against the cage. Callaghan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Callaghan.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan throws a body shot but no joy.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callaghan circles away.
A little jabbing left from Callaghan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callaghan lands the left hand.
Power misses with the combination.
Power avoids the body shot from Callaghan.
Power clinches up with Callaghan and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Power.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Callaghan is keeping busy.
Power is trying to pull guard but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage.
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Callaghan misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Power is predictable there
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl out of it but Power keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callaghan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan looks to throw a body kick
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Callaghan throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Callaghan blocks the leg kick.
Callaghan misses with a few strikes there.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power tries to clinch there but Callaghan circles away.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Callaghan moves out of range easily.
Callaghan slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Callaghan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callaghan as he avoids it easily.
Callaghan misses with a hook.
Callaghan misses with a body kick.
Callaghan misses with a body kick.
Callaghan tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaine Callaghan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Callaghan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaine Callaghan!
A relieved looking Blaine Callaghan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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