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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Paunovic (ranked 1634 p4p, 217 weight class) and Darnell Cane (ranked 2136 p4p, 277 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoran Paunovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paunovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane misses with a hook.
Paunovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cane's calf.
Cane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paunovic tries to clinch
and Cane counters with a single leg into guard. Paunovic didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane lands a couple of digs.
Cane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paunovic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jitz MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Paunovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane postures up in Paunovic's guard and throws a big left but Paunovic blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paunovic is on top in guard.
Cane throwing short punches from the bottom.
Paunovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Paunovic stopping the sweep attempt from Cane.
Paunovic throwing strikes from guard but Cane blocks nicely.
Paunovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Cane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paunovic preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane trying to strike off his back.
Paunovic controlling from the top position.
Paunovic throws a strike but Cane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cane won't allow Paunovic to sweep him here.
Cane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paunovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paunovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paunovic postures up in Cane's guard and throws a big left but Cane blocks it.
Paunovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cane is looking for a triangle but Paunovic pushes his legs off easily.
Cane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic tries to roll over but Cane keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cane winds up and cracks Paunovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paunovic wants to control but Cane is keeping busy.
Paunovic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paunovic is pressing down on Cane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paunovic trying to strike off his back.
Cane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paunovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Cane wants to pass the guard but Paunovic is keeping the position.
Cane throws an elbow that misses. Paunovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cane's guard. Nice move by Paunovic!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane wants to sweep here but Paunovic controlling him for the moment.
Cane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cane is pushing down on Paunovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paunovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Cane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paunovic trying to control but Cane postures up.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paunovic defending well though.
Paunovic manages to get to full guard.
Paunovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Paunovic's brow.
Paunovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cane working some strikes from top position.
Cane preventing the sweep.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cane throwing strikes from guard but Paunovic blocks nicely.
Cane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paunovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cane is one step ahead there.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Paunovic has wrist control.
Cane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paunovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Paunovic trying to control the action but Cane is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oooh a lovely combination from Cane sends Paunovic down but not out. Cane dives into side control looking to finish.
Paunovic is rocked!
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Cane working the ground and pound.
Oh Paunovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Cane! That's hurt Paunovic! Will he recover? Cane fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geordie Power (ranked 946 p4p, 151 weight class) and Doctor Doolittle (ranked 1070 p4p, 172 weight class). Geordie Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Doolittle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doolittle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power sizes up Doolittle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doolittle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doolittle jabs Power to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and Doolittle counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Doolittle ducks down to avoid it.
Doolittle throws a front kick that sends Power stumbling back into the cage.
Doolittle moves out of range as Power strikes.
Doolittle goes for a double leg but Power avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Power continues to drive forward.
Power takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Power throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doolittle's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doolittle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Power slips a jab from Doolittle.
Doolittle misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Power.
It looks like Doctor Doolittle has been cut.
Doolittle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Doolittle throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Doolittle.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doolittle wants to clinch.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doolittle connects with a crisp jab.
Power bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doolittle swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doolittle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle shoots in but no luck this time.
Doolittle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doolittle tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Doolittle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doolittle misses with a two punch combination.
Power scores with a jab.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Doolittle circles away.
Doolittle throws a front kick that sends Power stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Doolittle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power misses with an uppercut. Doolittle saw that one coming.
Doolittle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Power to the mat! Power manages to get full guard.
Doolittle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle advances position into side control!
Power prevents Doolittle from improving position.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doolittle on the ground.
Power struggling a bit here.
Power wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but Doolittle keeps moving and retains side control.
Doolittle controlling the position.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
Doolittle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doolittle wants to take a breather but Power is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Doolittle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doctor Doolittle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Doolittle missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doolittle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Power misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
Geordie Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Power throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doolittle on the side of the head.
Doolittle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doolittle's head.
A punch combination from Doolittle misses.
Doolittle scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Doolittle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Power throws a low kick but Doolittle avoids it.
Doolittle connects with a high kick.
Geordie Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doolittle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doolittle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doolittle throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doolittle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doolittle throws a low kick but Power avoids it.
Doolittle scores with a jab to the body.
Doolittle scores with a hook.
Doolittle throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power tries a low kick but Doolittle avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power throws a series of punches but Doolittle avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doolittle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Power tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Doolittle is in Power's guard.
Doolittle 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.
Power can't keep his opponent in guard - Doolittle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Doolittle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Doolittle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle tries to pass to full mount but Power defends it.
Doolittle works his way into full mount!
Doolittle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doolittle trying to control but Power is having none of it.
Power is looking to get to half guard.
Doolittle wants to control the action but instead Power gets a body lock and reverses into Doolittle's guard! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doolittle is proving hard to escape from.
Doolittle looking to control.
Power stands up and waves to Doolittle to follow him.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Doolittle saw it coming and moves away.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Doolittle to counter with a crisp jab.
Doolittle missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Power was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doolittle.
Doolittle swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doctor Doolittle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doctor Doolittle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Doolittle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power throws a body punch but Doolittle moves out of range.
Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Doolittle misses.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Doolittle.
Doolittle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doolittle.
Power throws a solid leg kick but Doolittle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.
Doolittle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Power swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power connects with a right hand. Doolittle shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Power darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doolittle thinks about the counter body kick.
Doolittle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Power if he has to take too many more of those.
Doolittle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doolittle lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doolittle lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Doolittle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doolittle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doolittle.
Doolittle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doolittle lands a body punch.
Doolittle lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doolittle.
Doolittle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doolittle.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doolittle scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doolittle.
Doolittle tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
Geordie Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doctor Doolittle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Power.
Doolittle lands a right hand.
Doolittle misses with a punch on the inside.
Doolittle working aggressively here.
Doolittle takes a shot to the head.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power working aggressively here.
A short right from Doolittle.
Doolittle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doolittle has Power pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Power manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doolittle is struggling to control the position.
Doolittle wants to take the fight to the mat but Power manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doolittle backwards.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a jab to the nose.
Power misses with a hook
and Doolittle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doolittle throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Doolittle tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Doolittle tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Doolittle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Power lands a high kick!
Doolittle is rocked!
A head kick misses from Power.
Doolittle is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Power ducks under a wild hook from Doolittle.
Power swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doolittle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doolittle is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Power Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Doolittle is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Geordie Power!
After the fight, Geordie Power 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vova Klimov (ranked 1038 p4p, 138 weight class) and Terry Bogard (ranked 1205 p4p, 165 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogard throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range.
Bogard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Klimov will feel that in the morning.
Klimov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bogard looks for the body kick but Klimov saw that one coming.
Klimov checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bogard.
Bogard connects with an inside leg kick.
Bogard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bogard misses with a lunging right hand
and Klimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Bogard throws a leg kick which misses Klimov's front leg but catches the back leg as Klimov tries to avoid it.
Bogard stuns Klimov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bogard misses the jab.
Klimov moves out of range of the body kick from Bogard.
Klimov throws a hook to the side of Bogard's head but Bogard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogard scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov avoids the body shot from Bogard.
Klimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Bogard.
Klimov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bogard moves out of range of the leg kick from Klimov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Klimov moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Klimov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimov.
Bogard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
Bogard taking a breather.
Klimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Bogard being controlled against the cage.
Bogard scores with a shot to the side of Klimov's head.
Bogard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bogard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimov misses with the head strike.
Klimov cracks Bogard with a nice body shot.
Bogard tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Bogard.
Bogard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Klimov tries to throw a body punch but Bogard avoids it by throwing Klimov back against the cage.
Bogard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bogard.
Klimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogard.
Klimov misses with a body punch.
Klimov lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bogard.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimov.
Bogard pushes Klimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Klimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov digs a right hand into Bogard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bogard's gas tank.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogard throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Bogard trying to control the position but instead, Klimov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bogard into the cage.
Bogard blocks an uppercut.
Klimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogard.
Klimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogard has a couple of punches blocked by Klimov.
Klimov keeps control of Bogard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Klimov.
Nice elbow from Klimov.
Bogard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bogard effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Klimov.
Klimov tries to work over Bogard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bogard is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
Klimov gets through Bogard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Bogard can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
A short uppercut from Klimov.
Klimov presses Bogard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klimov tries to work over Bogard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bogard blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klimov.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bogard blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bogard.
Klimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bogard misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Bogard.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vova Klimov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Klimov moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimov tries to clinch but Bogard moves out of range.
Klimov throws a big shot that misses.
Bogard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klimov misses with a straight right.
Klimov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klimov connects with a looping right hand.
Terry Bogard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogard.
Klimov misses with a hook. Bogard ducked under it nicely.
Klimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klimov checks a leg kick nicely.
Klimov blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bogard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klimov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bogard somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard staying out of range there.
Klimov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bogard misses with a left hand
and Klimov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimov.
Bogard follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard moves away from the strike by Klimov.
Bogard misses with a low kick.
Bogard cracks the inside of Klimov's front leg.
Klimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Bogard scores with a jab to the body.
Bogard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klimov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bogard scrambles back to his feet.
Bogard misses with an uppercut.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogard.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klimov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogard.
Klimov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bogard.
Bogard throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogard is looking to land body kicks.
Bogard swings for the body but Klimov moves out of range.
Bogard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard throws a hook to the side of Klimov's head but Klimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogard is looking to chop away at Klimov's legs.
Bogard misses with an uppercut
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Bogard misses.
Bogard throws a body kick that misses
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimov checks a low kick from Bogard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bogard, as that shot connected.
Bogard misses with a low kick as Klimov jumps back.
Bogard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bogard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Klimov misses the jab.
Klimov throws a hook to the side of Bogard's head but Bogard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogard looks to land a body kick but Klimov moved away.
Klimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogard missing with a left hand there. Klimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bogard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogard misses with a leg kick
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimov.
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
Bogard misses with a right hand
letting Klimov counter with a right hand.
Klimov tries to clinch but Bogard is having none of it.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Bogard lands a leg kick that knocks Klimov off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bogard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bogard feints and then cracks Klimov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klimov down.
Klimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bogard throws a low kick, looking for Klimov's leg but Klimov calmly moves out of range.
Vova Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klimov needs to keep his hands up - Bogard had a free shot at his head there.
Klimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogard.
Bogard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Klimov blocks a low kick nicely.
Bogard throws a right hand that misses
and Klimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogard moves forwards but Klimov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klimov swings widly with a right hand
and Bogard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klimov moves out of range of the body kick from Bogard.
Klimov misses with a wild body shot.
Bogard throws a lazy right hand but Klimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bogard.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Terry Bogard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bogard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogard just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klimov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klimov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klimov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bogard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klimov.
Bogard lands a leg kick that knocks Klimov off balance momentarily.
Bogard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Klimov is out of range.
Klimov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Klimov checks it.
Bogard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Nice defenses there by Klimov.
Bogard walks into a left hand.
Bogard misses with a leg kick
enabling Klimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Klimov checks it.
Bogard lands a really nice looking cross but Klimov seems unphased.
Klimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bogard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Klimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimov.
Bogard stuns Klimov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Klimov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bogard misses with an uppercut.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Klimov.
Bogard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bogard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bogard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov throws an off balance right hand
and Bogard counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Klimov blocks the leg kick.
Bogard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Klimov throws a hook to the side of Bogard's head but Bogard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogard throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimov misses its target.
Bogard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Klimov throws a lazy right hand but Bogard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimov is looking to clinch but Bogard is avoiding it.
Klimov misses the jab.
Bogard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogard.
A jab from Bogard does it's job there.
Klimov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bogard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Klimov is out of range and Bogard settles back down.
Klimov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bogard connects with a body shot that sends Klimov's belly button to the back.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Klimov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bogard misses.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klimov's head.
Bogard slips under a jab.
Klimov is looking to slow Bogard down with leg kicks.
Bogard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimov.
Bogard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
Klimov swings widly with a right hand
letting Bogard counter with a right hand.
Bogard slips under a jab.
Bogard shoots in for a takedown but Klimov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klimov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bogard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimov.
Klimov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klimov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bogard swats away the attempt to clinch by Klimov.
Bogard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogard lands a jab to Klimov's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov lunges at Bogard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bogard's hand.
Klimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bogard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bogard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klimov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bogard lands a right hook to the body.
Bogard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov misses the shot to the body.
Bogard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Klimov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bogard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimov checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terry Bogard.
I think Bogard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Anybody in the division,anywhere,anytime....just bring it.'.
In defeat, Vova Klimov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 502 p4p, 79 weight class) and Sonny Ray Razor (ranked 511 p4p, 80 weight class). Arjuna's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Om. Razor has chosen ONYX Feat. Biohazard - Judgment Night as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Ray Razor!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna closes the distance and pushes Razor back into the cage.
Razor lands with a short shot to the head.
Razor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Arjuna.
Razor takes a shot to the head.
Arjuna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arjuna lands a body punch.
A short right from Arjuna.
Razor's coach down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Razor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Razor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Razor's elbow.
Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna lands a left hand.
Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
Razor throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna.
Arjuna lands a body punch.
Razor looks winded!
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!
Arjuna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Razor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arjuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Razor scores with a jab to the head.
Razor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arjuna.
Razor throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razor slips under a jab from Arjuna.
No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Razor just misses with a punch to the body.
Razor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arjuna is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Razor.
Razor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Razor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Razor has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Razor tries for a takedown but Arjuna manages to get underhooks.
Razor can't get the takedown.
A short right from Arjuna on the inside.
Arjuna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Razors head.
Arjuna content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Razor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arjuna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arjuna scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Razor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arjuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna is working Razor over against the cage.
Arjuna stops a takedown attempt from Razor.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Ray Razor.
Arjuna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arjuna.
A right hand to the body from Arjuna.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arjuna lands a big head kick that sends Razor tumbling to the mat! Arjuna takes a step backwards and waves Razor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Razor is rocked!
It looks like Sonny Ray Razor has been cut.
Razor darts in looking for a takedown but Arjuna gets double underhooks and turns Razor into the cage.
Razor is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arjuna.
Razor seems to have recovered his senses.
Razor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arjuna.
Arjuna throws out a loose jab but Razor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Razor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arjuna lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Razor can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Arjuna and Razor drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Arjuna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna!
Rama Arjuna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 620 p4p, 70 weight class) and Randy Curran (ranked 706 p4p, 78 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kuznetcov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Curran!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran lands a head shot.
Curran misses with an uppercut.
Curran connects with a high kick.
Curran scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Kuznetcov misses
and Curran counters with a nice body kick.
Curran connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetcov's belly button to the back.
Curran lands with an overhand left.
Kuznetcov fails to land the takedown.
Curran throws a counter combo.
Curran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetcov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuznetcov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetcov attempts a counter takedown but Curran avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Kuznetcov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curran scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetcov moves away from the strike by Curran.
Curran throws a series of punches but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Curran swinging wildly here.
Curran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetcov's head.
Curran scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetcov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curran scores with a jab. Kuznetcov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Curran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Curran lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetcov seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran looks to land a left hand but Kuznetcov moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
Nice defenses there by Curran.
Curran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuznetcov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Curran scores with a decent looking hook.
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetcov.
Curran misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetcov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Kuznetcov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kuznetcov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Curran is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Curran tries to kick Kuznetcov off but Kuznetcov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov stalling.
Kuznetcov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Curran kicks off Kuznetcov and gets to his feet.
Curran connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Curran napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Curran sneaks out the side door and pushes Kuznetcov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetcov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuznetcov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Kuznetcov moved away.
Kuznetcov is looking to counter punch.
Curran jabs Kuznetcov right on the nose. Kuznetcov blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetcov scores with a nice right hand.
Curran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetcov's head.
Curran connects with a jab.
Kuznetcov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Curran trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetcov is looking to advance position but Curran won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Curran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran'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.
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
Curran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetcov.
Curran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curran with a hook.
Kuznetcov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetcov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetcov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov misses with a left hand
and Curran counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetcov shoots in but Curran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Kuznetcov moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov takes one on the button.
Kuznetcov drops his hands momentarily and Curran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetcov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Randy Curran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetcov misses the target.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but Curran shows good takedown defense.
Kuznetcov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Randy Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetcov backs up against the cage.
Kuznetcov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Curran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetcov is just out of range.
Kuznetcov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curran misses with a hook. Kuznetcov ducked under it nicely.
Curran throws a leg kick but Kuznetcov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran sizes up Kuznetcov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetcov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetcov throws a jab but it's blocked by Curran.
Curran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuznetcov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov postures up.
Curran wants to sweep but no luck.
Curran controls Kuznetcov momentarily but Kuznetcov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Curran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Curran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuznetcov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curran.
Kuznetcov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Curran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran throws a hook to the side of Kuznetcov's head but Kuznetcov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Curran misses its intended target.
Curran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Curran misses with a looping right.
Kuznetcov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran lands with an overhand left.
Curran delivers a nice body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Curran. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Curran misses with a kick to the body.
Curran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetcov tries to counter with a takedown but Curran is quick to defend against it.
Kuznetcov looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Curran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetcov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetcov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetcov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran looks for the body kick but Kuznetcov saw that one coming.
Curran lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran misses with a body punch
and Kuznetcov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetcov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Kuznetcov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetcov cracks Curran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Curran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but Curran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetcov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Curran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetcov.
Curran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curran wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetcov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Curran.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetcov feinted with a counter takedown.
Curran scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov shoots and misses
and Curran counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Curran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Curran connects with a right hand. Kuznetcov shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but Curran shows good takedown defense.
Kuznetcov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Curran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetcov.
Curran has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetcov in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curran.
Curran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curran works on Kuznetcov's body with a couple of short punches.
Curran lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Kuznetcov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetcov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetcov.
Randy Curran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran working aggressively here.
Curran misses with the head strike.
Kuznetcov is trying to break the clinch but Curran has him pressed against the cage.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetcov's elbow.
Curran misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Curran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran tries to work over Kuznetcov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznetcov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Kuznetcov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Curran misses with the head strike.
Kuznetcov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curran has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetcov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Curran.
Curran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetcov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetcov defending well as Curran loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetcov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrey Kuznetcov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curran misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetcov gets the takedown into side control.
Curran explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Curran tests Kuznetcov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuznetcov throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curran swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curran! But no joy.
Kuznetcov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuznetcov with a poor takedown
and Curran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kuznetcov shoots for a takedown but Curran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuznetcov takes one on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Curran.
Kuznetcov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Curran lands a head shot.
Kuznetcov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curran.
Curran lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetcov off balance momentarily.
Curran scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Curran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Curran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Curran!
A very excited looking Randy Curran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Granger (ranked 164 p4p, 24 weight class) and Randy Poffo (ranked 492 p4p, 68 weight class). Granger comes to the cage accompanied by Get Ya Strut On - Lord Have Mercy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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31
178 lbs
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185 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
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Poffo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger slips a jab from Poffo.
Poffo misses with an uppercut
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poffo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Granger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Granger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Granger throws a low kick, looking for Poffo's leg but Poffo calmly moves out of range.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Poffo to counter with a crisp jab.
Poffo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Poffo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poffo tries to land a body kick
and Granger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poffo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Poffo throws a leg kick
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poffo. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Poffo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid body kick from Granger.
We've been told by Granger's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Donk. Granger catches Poffo right on the button with a cross.
Poffo throws a leg kick which misses Granger's front leg but catches the back leg as Granger tries to avoid it.
Poffo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Granger at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo is looking to chop away at Granger's legs.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poffo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Granger misses.
Poffo throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Poffo throws a leg kick that misses.
Poffo tries to land a leg kick but Granger saw it coming and moves away.
Poffo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poffo tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pete Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Poffo misses
and Granger counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Granger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Poffo throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Poffo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Poffo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poffo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Poffo throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Granger avoids the body shot from Poffo.
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
Poffo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Poffo connects with a crisp jab.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poffo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granger misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Poffo misses the target.
Granger feints and then cracks Poffo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poffo down.
A swing and a miss from Poffo.
Poffo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger connects with a leg kick. Poffo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Granger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Poffo misses.
Poffo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granger. Granger obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Granger swats away the attempt to clinch by Poffo.
Granger lands a jab.
A shot to the liver by Poffo. Beautiful body shot.
Granger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Granger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Poffo misses.
Poffo lands with a nice body punch.
Granger scores with a nice body kick.
Poffo throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger throws a low kick, looking for Poffo's leg but Poffo calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Poffo.
A leg kick checked by Poffo.
Granger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger.
Granger blocks a leg kick.
Granger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poffo lands with a cross.
Poffo throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Granger misses its target.
Poffo tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger thows a body kick. Poffo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Poffo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Poffo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Granger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Granger blocks a jab.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poffo can do to turn this around?
Poffo checks a leg kick.
Granger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poffo slips under a jab from Granger.
Granger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granger feints and then cracks Poffo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poffo down.
Poffo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Poffo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Granger throws a leg kick but Poffo moved away.
Poffo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger thumps Poffo with a low kick.
Granger throws a hook but Poffo avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Poffo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poffo.
Granger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poffo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Poffo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Granger has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Poffo checks a low kick from Granger.
Granger scores with a nice body kick.
Poffo looks to throw a body kick
and Granger counters with a stiff right hand.
Poffo misses with a right hand
and Granger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Poffo looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Poffo takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Poffo if he has to take too many more of those.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Poffo just misses with a punch to the body.
Poffo misses with a shot to the body
and Granger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Poffo really felt that one!
Poffo is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poffo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Granger - the referee stops the clock and Poffo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Granger. Poffo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Poffo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Randy Poffo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Poffo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Granger.
Granger cracks Poffo with an open hand slap.
Poffo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poffo is rocked!
Granger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poffo is still on wobbly legs! Can Granger finish him?
Poffo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Granger throws a good cross that connects.
Granger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poffo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Granger throws an overhand right that drops Poffo like a sack of potatoes! Granger dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Granger!
Pete Granger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stoker (ranked 130 p4p, 22 weight class) and Valentine Masterson (ranked 285 p4p, 47 weight class). Stoker comes to the cage accompanied by Let There Be Rock by AC/DC. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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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
36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valentine Masterson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Masterson moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Masterson tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Masterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Masterson cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoker cracks Masterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Masterson digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson throws a right hand that Stoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoker also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Masterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice straight punches there by Masterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masterson.
Stoker tries to clinch but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
As Masterson backs away, Stoker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Masterson slips under a jab from Stoker.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Masterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masterson.
Masterson tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stoker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masterson.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson checks a low kick from Stoker.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Masterson does it's job there.
Masterson lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Masterson misses.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masterson. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Masterson off balance momentarily.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Stoker throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masterson.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Stoker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masterson tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoker is able to avoid easily.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Masterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Masterson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Masterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stoker slips a straight right by Masterson.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masterson throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
It looked like Stoker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Masterson.
Masterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masterson scrambles back to his feet.
Masterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker walks into a left hand.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a jab to the body
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker 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 Masterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson thuds his shin into the meat of Stoker's side.
Masterson slips under a jab from Stoker.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson sizes up Stoker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker fails to land with a series of punches.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Masterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Masterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masterson's calf.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Stoker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoker misses the jab.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masterson lunges at Stoker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stoker's hand.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker with a jab.
Masterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Masterson slips under a jab from Stoker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Stoker. That snapped Masterson's head back.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Stoker with a jab.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson thinks about the counter body kick.
Masterson slips a jab from Stoker.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masterson jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
Masterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoker's head.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Masterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
Stoker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterson on the side of the head.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Masterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stoker wants to slow Masterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Masterson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Masterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Masterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Masterson misses.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Masterson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
That's time! Stoker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Masterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with an outside leg kick.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker cracks Masterson with a good jab.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Stoker misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Masterson seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Despite the aggression on Masterson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masterson throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Masterson.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Stoker lands with a hook. Masterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masterson stalks Stoker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stoker's face. Stoker staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Stoker lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Masterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Stoker backing away here, and Masterson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Masterson.
A cross from Stoker lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoker there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Masterson pushes Stoker away with a front kick.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Stoker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masterson under the eye.
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Masterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Masterson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Masterson down.
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 Edward Stoker.
Well Stoker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Glass (ranked 96 p4p, 13 weight class) and Hector Romero (ranked 156 p4p, 22 weight class). Glass kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Across 110th Street by Bobby Womack. Romero has chosen Havana as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Desmond Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Romero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Romero throws a low kick but Glass avoids it.
Glass tried to counter with a leg kick but Romero avoided it.
Glass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glass connects with a right hand. Romero shakes it off.
Romero needs to keep his hands up - Glass had a free shot at his head there.
Glass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romero is out of range and Glass settles back down.
Romero throws a low kick but Glass avoids it.
It looked like Glass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Glass scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero connects with a solid leg kick.
Romero scores with a hook.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glass. Glass obviously looking to wear him down.
Glass slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Glass sees coming a mile off.
Romero misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Glass scores with a jab to the head.
Romero throws a chopping leg kick but Glass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Glass misses.
Glass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romero throws a leg kick but Glass sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Romero backs away, Glass returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Romero misses.
Romero misses with a straight left.
It looked like Glass was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romero.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romero looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
A jab from Glass misses.
Jab, jab by Glass - just one landing.
Romero is looking to slow Glass down with leg kicks.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glass defends it well.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Romero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Glass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glass throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
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!
Glass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Romero throws a hook but Glass avoids it easily.
Romero swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Romero blocks the leg kick.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
Glass cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
Glass lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Romero.
Romero moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Glass lands a nice shot to the body.
Glass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Glass's head.
Glass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Romero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Glass.
Romero takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero throws a low kick but Glass avoids it.
Glass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romero lands a nice hook to Glass's body. Glass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Glass is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Glass throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
Glass swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glass slips under a jab from Romero.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Romero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romero.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
Romero misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero tries to land a front kick but Glass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glass misses with a hook.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Glass there.
Glass throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Glass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Romero 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 Glass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glass, as that shot connected.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Romero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Romero misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Romero. That's going to slow Glass down.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Glass walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero cracks the inside of Glass's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Romero will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Romero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Glass moves away and avoids it.
Romero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glass works the jab nicely.
Romero throws a low kick but Glass moves out of range easily.
Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glass checks it well.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Glass with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Glass as Romero shoots in.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Romero needs to keep his hands up - Glass had a free shot at his head there.
Romero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romero staying out of range there.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass misses with a hook
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Glass checks a leg kick.
Glass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Glass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romero. Romero obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Romero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Romero throws out a leg kick but Glass moves out of range and Romero only half commits.
Glass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
Glass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero punishes Glass's body with a nice straight punch.
Glass throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Romero throws a solid leg kick but Glass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romero.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero, as that shot connected.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Romero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Romero walks into a jab.
Romero throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
Glass lands with a right hand.
Glass misses with a hook.
Glass throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glass.
Glass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glass misses the jab.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Glass misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glass looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Glass checks a leg kick.
Glass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero's corner calls for a 1-2. Romero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glass misses with a straight right.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Romero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glass's calf.
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Romero blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
A left lands for Romero.
Romero throws a leg kick that misses.
Glass throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero avoids the body shot from Glass.
Romero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glass checks it well.
Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glass tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glass to the ground. Glass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glass takes one on the button.
Romero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Glass was covering up waiting for the punch and Romero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Romero takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glass with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass lands a jab.
Romero slips a straight right by Glass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Glass sees coming a mile off.
Glass throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Glass walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
A jab from Glass does it's job there.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glass on the side of the head.
Glass jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Glass checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero slips a jab from Glass.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Romero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Glass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero connects with a solid leg kick.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glass lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
Romero shoots in but no luck this time.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
A big left from Glass misses.
Glass checks a leg kick.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glass scores with a jab to the body.
Romero slips under a jab.
Glass throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target.
Glass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Glass throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Romero takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Glass checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Glass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romero in his tracks.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Romero defending well as Glass loads up on a big left hand.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick from Romero misses.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glass jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romero lands with a cross.
Glass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Glass misses with a low kick.
Glass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Romero misses
and Glass counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Glass misses with a leg kick.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Glass.
Glass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romero. That did some damage!
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Glass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Romero misses.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glass can pounce on him.
Glass throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Glass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Glass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Glass!
Desmond Glass thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 86 p4p, 13 weight class) and Matt Cooke (ranked 113 p4p, 17 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Rattlesnake. 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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32
205 lbs
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203 lbs
23 - 9 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall lands with a nice body kick.
Dall scores with a push kick.
Dall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hyryx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Cooke's head back.
Cooke moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooke throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
We've been informed that Cooke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall misses with a combination
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cooke lands with a nice body punch.
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cooke on the side of the head.
Dall misses with a combination
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.
A jab from Cooke does it's job there.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooke defends it nicely.
A nice side step and Cooke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dall throws a lazy body kick
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall dips to his left and cracks Cooke with an uppercut!
No joy there for Cooke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooke misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke avoids a kick to the body.
Dall shoots in for a double leg but Cooke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyryx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matt Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall lands a nice hook to Cooke's body. Cooke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Dall pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cooke back to the cage. Dall follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab lands there for Cooke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooke sprawls well. Cooke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooke flicks out a counter leg kick but Dall steps away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyryx Dall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cooke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dall has got the better of the exchanges.
Dall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Cooke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall scores with a jab to the body.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall.
Cooke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looking to score a takedown here. Cooke is defending well but Dall drives through and ends up in Cooke's guard.
Cooke has Dall pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cooke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Dall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck.
Dall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooke is on top in guard.
Cooke 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.
That's two 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.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cooke looking to pass the guard.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooke is one step ahead there.
Dall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Cooke defends easily.
Dall trying to control the position.
Cooke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Cooke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cooke throws Dall to one side and escapes!
Hyryx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall feints and then cracks Cooke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooke down.
Cooke slaps away a takedown attempt from Dall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Cooke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dall throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall connects with a body shot.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cooke counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Dall misses
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyryx Dall's cut is getting worse.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Dall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cooke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cooke but Cooke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooke! But no joy.
Dall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooke is pulling down on Dall's head. It's preventing any offense from Dall, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cooke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dall has Cooke in his guard.
Cooke looking to pass the guard.
Cooke content to stall in guard here.
Dall looking for subs off his back but Cooke has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooke pulls his head out easily.
Cooke gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jab by Dall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooke.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Cooke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cooke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Murhaa (ranked 7 p4p, 4 weight class) and Zane Mason (ranked 8 p4p, 5 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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35
188 lbs
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39
174 lbs
43 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phol Murhaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Mason!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Mason tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Murhaa cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Murhaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Murhaa only half commits.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa blocks the body kick.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Murhaa lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and Mason settles back down.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Mason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and Mason settles back down.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Murhaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Mason.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Murhaa pushes him off.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Mason counters with a body kick that stops Murhaa in his tracks momentarily.
Mason throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mason slips under a jab from Murhaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Mason.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Murhaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mason takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa lands the left hand.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phol Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Murhaa moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Mason throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Mason misses.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Murhaa only half commits.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mason misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason misses with a kick to the body.
As Mason backs away, Murhaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Mason tries to work over Murhaa's front leg with a kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Donk. Murhaa catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Phol Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Mason swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Mason rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Murhaa is trying to push Mason away but Mason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mason keeps control of Murhaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murhaa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Mason.
Murhaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa tries to circle away but Mason has him pinned against the cage.
Murhaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa is trying to break free.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa is trying to break free.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mason misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Murhaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason has Murhaa pressed against the cage, preventing Murhaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mason pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason keeps control of Murhaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason effectively controlling the action here.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa is trying to force a seperation but Mason has the dominant position.
Murhaa can't break the clinch.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Murhaa had a free shot at his head there.
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Mason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa lands a head kick. Mason smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason moves into the clinch.
Zane Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Mason is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a nice body kick.
Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Murhaa moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa cracks Mason with a good jab.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mason. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Mason tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murhaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mason can turn it around.
Mason tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason has Murhaa pressed against the cage, preventing Murhaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Murhaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
Mason is looking to slow Murhaa down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Murhaa digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Mason takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa tries to work over Mason's front leg with a kick but Mason checks it.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Murhaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Murhaa sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Mason really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Mason connects with a crisp jab.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Mason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Mason lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Mason.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mason looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Murhaa is predictable there
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Mason slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Mason misses the jab.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Mason misses.
Murhaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Phol Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa throws a series of strikes that have Mason backpedaling.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from Mason misses.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa misses with a jab to the body
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Jab, jab by Mason - just one landing.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murhaa.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mason throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
That kick from Mason tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a leg kick.
Mason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa pushes Mason away with a front kick.
Murhaa connects with a jab.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Murhaa backing up. Murhaa nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
Jab from Mason.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mason.
A punch lands to the side of Mason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhaa throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason forces Murhaa back against the cage and clinches.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mason digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mason tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murhaa.
Mason connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
Mason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason lands a head kick. Murhaa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa takes one on the button.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Mason cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Mason lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murhaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Mason.
Mason connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
Good work by Murhaa as he checks the leg kick.
Mason scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a body kick.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mason has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!
Zane Mason is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Zane Mason made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Phol Murhaa was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.
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