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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ijsa Mohammed (ranked 1610 p4p, 82 weight class) and Colin McLauhglin (ranked 4079 p4p, 171 weight class). McLauhglin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What the hell are you waiting for. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ijsa Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin McLauhglin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLauhglin clinches.
McLauhglin dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
McLauhglin looking for a takedown.
Mohammed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Mohammed has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
McLauhglin blocks the elbow strike.
McLauhglin misses with a punch to the body.
McLauhglin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Mohammed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it misses.
McLauhglin blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
McLauhglin looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mohammed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
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!
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that McLauhglin shrugs off.
Mohammed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLauhglin or not.
Mohammed landing knees to the body.
Mohammed lands an elbow that stopped McLauhglin in his tracks for a moment.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above McLauhglin 's eye.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mohammed scores a nice knee to the body.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mohammed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauhglin takes an elbow to the temple.
Mohammed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLauhglin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Colin McLauhglin's cut even more.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Mohammed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McLauhglin avoids a wild elbow strike from Mohammed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed works on McLauhglin's body with a couple of short punches.
Mohammed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Mohammed 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!
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that McLauhglin shrugs off.
The cut above Colin McLauhglin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short left from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section. McLauhglin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mohammed lands a nice shot to the body.
Mohammed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLauhglin's defenses.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
McLauhglin is rocked!
Colin McLauhglin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mohammed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed lands with a right to the head.
McLauhglin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mohammed finish him?
Mohammed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLauhglin's defenses.
Mohammed lands a big elbow that sends McLauhglin down! McLauhglin recovers to guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Colin McLauhglin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ijsa Mohammed!
A less than humble Ijsa Mohammed misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barnabas Ungar (ranked 1592 p4p, 196 weight class) and Ray Mancini (ranked 6512 p4p, 518 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barnabas Ungar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Mancini!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ungar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ungar. Mancini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ungar, right into the meat.
Mancini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ungar!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ungar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ungar keeping his opponent close.
Ungar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ungar can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ungar wants to control but Mancini postures up.
Mancini trying to control the position but Ungar is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Mancini are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mancini working away.
The strikes coming from Mancini are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ungar is looking for a sweep.
Ungar holds on to Mancini's head and controls the position momentarily.
Mancini misses with the ground and pound.
Ungar tries to improve position but can't.
Ungar regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mancini's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mancini trying to mount his opponent but Ungar defends it.
Ungar has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mancini escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mancini!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ungar struggling a bit here.
Mancini trying to control the action but Ungar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mancini in side control, throwing shots but Ungar defends.
Ungar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mancini off and has taken his back!
Ungar looking to hold on to the position here but Mancini rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Mancini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mancini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ungar is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mancini wants to sweep here but Ungar controlling him for the moment.
Mancini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ungar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ungar trying to control but Mancini is working from the bottom.
Ungar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mancini looking to control.
Mancini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ungar is aware though and is defending well.
Ungar content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mancini looking for a guillotine here but Ungar defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mancini working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ungar has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mancini dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mancini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ungar thumps Mancini with a low kick.
Ungar throws a leg kick but Mancini checks it.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
A cross from Ungar lands.
Ungar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mancini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mancini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ungar as he avoids it easily.
Ungar cracks Mancini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ungar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mancini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ungar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mancini pinned against the cage. Mancini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ungar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mancini tries a quick counter leg kick but Ungar is wise to it.
Ungar lands a jab.
Ungar throws a chopping leg kick but Mancini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ungar tries to land a leg kick but Mancini saw it coming and moves away.
Ungar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Ungar. No joy for Mancini on that attempt.
Barnabas Ungar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Mancini.
Jab from Ungar.
A jab from Ungar finds it's way through Mancini's defenses.
Mancini misses with a low kick.
Mancini drives through with a takedown into Ungar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ungar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mancini is one step ahead there.
Ungar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mancini defends well.
Mancini is in close to Ungar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ungar is controlling Mancini's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ungar trying to control the position.
Ungar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mancini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ungar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mancini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mancini working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mancini postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mancini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ungar is trying to keep Mancini in close.
Mancini keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ungar's head.
Ungar is trying to control the position but Mancini postures up.
Mancini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ungar keeping moving, preventing Mancini from controlling successfully.
Mancini throwing strikes from guard but Ungar blocks nicely.
Ungar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mancini is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ungar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mancini is looking to defend but Ungar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mancini! Ungar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mancini taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barnabas Ungar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 979 p4p, 140 weight class) and Angelo Mendez (ranked 1151 p4p, 160 weight class). Mendez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Angelito. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Angelo Mendez enters the cage!
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aedan Declan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Declan misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Mendez 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.
Mendez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Declan dips to his left and cracks Mendez with an uppercut!
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Declan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendez is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?
Declan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Declan connects with a nice short shot to Mendez's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Declan prevents Mendez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan throwing shots but Mendez is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Declan prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Mendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan working the head and body with strikes.
Declan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez pushes Declan off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Declan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mendez just manages to avoid it.
Mendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Declan.
Mendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mendez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Mendez blocks the leg kick.
Declan throws a head kick that misses
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
Declan throws a leg kick but Mendez checks it.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Mendez moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Declan! Mendez continues to tee off on Declan, landing with a left and a right! Mendez connects with a right hand that leaves Declan sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Mendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Angelo Mendez!
Angelo Mendez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 306 p4p, 43 weight class) and Junkyard Dog (ranked 596 p4p, 84 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquila Corvus scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog moves to clinch but Aquila Corvus breaks away
and Aquila Corvus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aquila Corvus momentarily.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick as Dog jumps back.
Dog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aquila Corvus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dog. That did some damage!
Dog takes one on the button.
Dog clinches up with Aquila Corvus and pushes him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dog has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aquila Corvus lands with a right to the head.
Aquila Corvus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aquila Corvus tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Aquila Corvus back against the cage.
Aquila Corvus misses with a punch on the inside.
Aquila Corvus can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aquila Corvus has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aquila Corvus backwards.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Aquila Corvus misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dog prevents Aquila Corvus from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog working aggressively here.
Aquila Corvus avoiding damage.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Aquila Corvus controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aquila Corvus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aquila Corvus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dog blocks a body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Dog lands a right hand.
Dog wants a takedown but no success here.
Aquila Corvus throws a head punch that misses.
Aquila Corvus avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus stalls.
Aquila Corvus manages to break the clinch.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus throws a right hand that misses
and Aquila Corvus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus motions for Dog to come forward. Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Aquila Corvus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aquila Corvus.
Dog checks a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aquila Corvus throws a body kick that misses
and Dog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aquila Corvus working for submissions but it's allowed Dog to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog throwing shots but Aquila Corvus is blocking nicely.
Dog working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dog pulls his head out easily.
Aquila Corvus trying to control but Dog postures up.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Aquila Corvus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aquila Corvus is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aquila Corvus trying to control here.
Aquila Corvus looking for submissions off his back.
Dog working Aquila Corvus over with strikes.
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.
Dog is nestled in close to Aquila Corvus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dog thows a huge punch but Aquila Corvus dodges it nicely.
Dog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aquila Corvus wants to control but Dog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aquila Corvus is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aquila Corvus is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junkyard Dog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aquila Corvus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Dog avoids the body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus lands a nice looking body shot.
Aquila Corvus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Dog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aquila Corvus swivels and escapes.
A big left from Dog misses.
Aquila Corvus misses with a straight right.
Dog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dog tries to keep at a distance but Aquila Corvus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dog as Aquila Corvus tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Dog.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot to the head.
Dog is trying to drag Aquila Corvus to the mat but Aquila Corvus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dog has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aquila Corvus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junkyard Dog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus taking a breather.
Aquila Corvus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dog lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dog with the ground and pound but Aquila Corvus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dog is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aquila Corvus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog has managed to get both his arms back between Aquila Corvus's legs - danger averted.
Aquila Corvus is adopting a defensive guard.
Dog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aquila Corvus is trying to keep Dog in close.
Aquila Corvus is controlling Dog's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aquila Corvus working for a triangle but Dog defends it easily.
Aquila Corvus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dog wants to control from the top but Aquila Corvus keeps moving.
Dog connects with a couple of short punches.
Dog throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Aquila Corvus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dog pushes down on Aquila Corvus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dog throws a strike but Aquila Corvus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dog throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Aquila Corvus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aquila Corvus wants to sweep but no luck.
Dog scoring with some ground and pound.
Aquila Corvus trying to control the position.
Dog postures up in Aquila Corvus's guard and throws a big left but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aquila Corvus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aquila Corvus is trying to control the position but Dog postures up.
Dog throws a big right hand that misses.
Dog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aquila Corvus is trying to hold Dog in close to prevent damage but Dog has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dog is thwarting Aquila Corvus's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junkyard Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Dog gets tackled into the cage by Aquila Corvus. Aquila Corvus maintains the clinch.
Dog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aquila Corvus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aquila Corvus loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog misses with a hook.
Dog scores with a leg kick.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is winning the standup battle so far.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus cracks the inside of Dog's front leg.
Dog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aquila Corvus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog avoids a kick to the body.
Dog misses with a shot to the body
and Aquila Corvus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dog avoids the body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Aquila Corvus throws out a leg kick but Dog moves out of range and Aquila Corvus only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog jabs Aquila Corvus right on the nose. Aquila Corvus blinks but takes it well.
Aquila Corvus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aquila Corvus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Dog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dog blocks a low kick nicely.
Aquila Corvus misses with a leg kick
and Dog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dog passes Aquila Corvus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Aquila Corvus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dog thows a huge punch but Aquila Corvus dodges it nicely.
Aquila Corvus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dog pulls his head out easily.
Aquila Corvus trying to control but Dog postures up.
Aquila Corvus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands with a punch from half guard.
Aquila Corvus looking for submissions off his back.
Dog lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dog winds up and cracks Aquila Corvus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dog scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dog lands strikes from half guard.
Dog is nestled in close to Aquila Corvus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog winds up and cracks Aquila Corvus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus wants to control but Dog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dog is trying to control. Aquila Corvus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aquila Corvus taking some punishment here, with Dog in his half guard.
Dog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dog wants to work for an arm triangle but Aquila Corvus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dog thows a huge punch but Aquila Corvus dodges it nicely.
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aquila Corvus is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Dog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus trying to control here.
Dog is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dog throwing shots but Aquila Corvus is blocking nicely.
Aquila Corvus has hold of Dog's hands but Dog slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aquila Corvus is looking to control Dog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aquila Corvus avoid being mounted?
Dog passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Junkyard Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dog winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junkyard Dog!
A victorious Junkyard Dog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 205 p4p, 26 weight class) and Brody Kavanagh (ranked 328 p4p, 40 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
148 lbs
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152 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brody Kavanagh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kavanagh.
We've been informed that Kavanagh 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.
Kavanagh throws out a powerful jab.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Kavanagh. Those never looked like landing.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kavanagh counters with a low kick, right behind Collins 's knee.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kavanagh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kavanagh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Collins eats them both and turns towards Kavanagh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kavanagh scores with a jab to the head.
Collins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kavanagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kavanagh feints and then cracks Collins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Collins down.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins misses with a hook
and Kavanagh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Kavanagh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kavanagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins gets a double leg takedown into Kavanagh's guard.
Collins postures up.
Kavanagh pulls Collins in to control the position.
Kavanagh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kavanagh trying to control the position here.
Kavanagh is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Kavanagh is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh pulls Collins in to control the position.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Kavanagh.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Kavanagh sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Collins cracks Kavanagh with a good jab.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kavanagh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kavanagh dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
Collins looks to land a right hand but Kavanagh moved out of range.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kavanagh throws a low kick but Collins moves out of range easily.
Kavanagh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collins momentarily.
Kavanagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kavanagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves away from the strike by Kavanagh.
Collins swings for the body but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Kavanagh slips under a jab.
Kavanagh misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins lands a body shot.
Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kavanagh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kavanagh stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Collins wants to control for a moment but Kavanagh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Collins throws a strike but Kavanagh avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom.
Kavanagh is pulling down on Collins's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Collins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kavanagh working a defensive guard here.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Kavanagh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Kavanagh!
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!
Kavanagh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Kavanagh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Kavanagh's head but Kavanagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kavanagh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins 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.
Kavanagh has control of Collins's left arm, preventing Collins from doing any damage.
Collins postures up.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
Kavanagh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kavanagh has control of Collins's left arm, preventing Collins from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kavanagh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kavanagh has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
Kavanagh wants to sweep but no luck.
Collins postures up in Kavanagh's guard and throws a big left but Kavanagh blocks it.
Kavanagh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Kavanagh is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kavanagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Kavanagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kavanagh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Collins checks it well.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kavanagh manages to avoid it.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Kavanagh's shoulder, as Kavanagh tries to avoid the shot.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kavanagh is just out of range.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Kavanagh both land. Nice combination.
Kavanagh misses the jab.
Collins slips a straight right by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kavanagh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Collins.
Kavanagh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Collins if he has to take too many more of those.
Kavanagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kavanagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kavanagh is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Kavanagh circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kavanagh throws out the jab.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kavanagh scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kavanagh looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kavanagh avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kavanagh swings widly with a right hand
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kavanagh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kavanagh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kavanagh misses with a straight left.
Kavanagh throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh scores with a decent looking hook.
Kavanagh swings away with a leg 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!
Kavanagh throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kavanagh.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.
Collins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Kavanagh misses.
Kavanagh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kavanagh thinking.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kavanagh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slow jab from Kavanagh misses its intended target.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kavanagh connects with a body shot that sends Collins's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kavanagh stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Kavanagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kavanagh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Kavanagh staying out of range there.
Kavanagh lands with an overhand left.
Kavanagh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Kavanagh throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Kavanagh scores with a hook to the body. Collins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins wants to control but Kavanagh is keeping him busy.
Well, if Collins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Misha Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kavanagh keeping control of the position.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kavanagh is controlling Collins's trapped leg to prevent Collins from advancing to side control.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Collins is looking to stall here but Kavanagh recovers full guard.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kavanagh is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Kavanagh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Collins connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Kavanagh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Kavanagh is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Kavanagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kavanagh misses with a wild combination.
Collins walks into a jab.
Collins moves away from the strike by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Brody Kavanagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kavanagh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kavanagh throws out a leg kick but Collins moves out of range and Kavanagh only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kavanagh throws a shot to the body.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kavanagh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Collins.
Collins fails with the takedown.
Kavanagh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kavanagh throws a leg kick but Collins checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Kavanagh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins fails with the takedown.
Collins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collins shoots in and drives through. Kavanagh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kavanagh throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Misha Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins misses with a body punch
and Kavanagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kavanagh counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Kavanagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kavanagh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Kavanagh!
Brody Kavanagh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushii (ranked 479 p4p, 53 weight class) and Garrick Head (ranked 752 p4p, 79 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
144 lbs
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154 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuroda Atsushii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garrick Head!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a low kick but Atsushii moves out of range easily.
Atsushii with a hook.
Atsushii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Head cracks a nice hook into Atsushii's ribs.
Atsushii rushes Head and presses him up against the cage.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushii.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atsushii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atsushii is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
Atsushii cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
Atsushii clinches.
Head breaks from the clinch.
Atsushii pushes Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Head wants to break the clinch but can't.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Atsushii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Head lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atsushii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atsushii with a jab.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atsushii blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Head sprawls and moves away.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atsushii.
Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Atsushii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Head throws a leg kick that is checked
and Atsushii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Head's knee momentarily.
Head looks to land a left hand but Atsushii moved out of range nicely.
Atsushii is looking to counter punch.
Head looks to land a right hand but Atsushii moved out of range.
Atsushii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head tests Atsushii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atsushii wants to clinch
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atsushii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atsushii throws out the jab.
Atsushii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Head, pushing him back against the cage.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atsushii's elbow.
Nice body punch from Head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atsushii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atsushii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atsushii moves into the clinch successfully.
Atsushii tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Atsushii misses with a punch to the body.
Head has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Atsushii.
Head is pressed up against the cage. Atsushii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Head down to the mat. Head avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Head lands with a nice body kick.
Atsushii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atsushii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Head.
Head lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atsushii takes a step back to recover.
Head checks a low kick from Atsushii.
Head swats away the attempt to clinch by Atsushii.
Head scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Head missing with a left hand there. Atsushii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Atsushii.
Atsushii forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atsushii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atsushii lands a shoulder strike.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head looks to land a body kick but Atsushii moved away.
Head takes a swing at Atsushii's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Atsushii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atsushii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Head tries to avoid it but Atsushii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Head to the ground. Head escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuroda Atsushii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atsushii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Atsushii down.
A jab lands there for Head.
Head connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garrick Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Atsushii - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Head blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck for Atsushii with that takedown attempt.
Head swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atsushii throws a low kick but Head moves out of range easily.
Head scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head tries a low kick but Atsushii avoids it.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atsushii was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Head, as that shot connected.
Head throws a body kick that misses.
Head connects with a jab.
Atsushii throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
Atsushii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atsushii.
Atsushii cracks Head with a good jab.
Atsushii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Atsushii.
Atsushii moves away from the strike by Head.
Atsushii scores with a leg kick.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atsushii moves away.
Head looks to throw the jab but Atsushii is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atsushii attempts a counter takedown but Head avoids it well and moves away.
Atsushii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atsushii is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Atsushii with a hook.
Atsushii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
Atsushii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Head.
Head tries a quick counter leg kick but Atsushii is wise to it.
Atsushii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Head defends well and Atsushii ends up having to push Head into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Head tests Atsushii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Atsushii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head works the jab nicely.
Atsushii is rocked!
Atsushii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Atsushii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Head circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Atsushii to the canvas! Atsushii doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Head keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrick Head!
Garrick Head 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 Matt Lethal (ranked 276 p4p, 44 weight class) and Paul Warror (ranked 203 p4p, 34 weight class). Lethal comes into the arena with we're off to see the wizard blaring out of the sound system. Matt Lethal had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Lethal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lethal tries to land a front kick but Warror steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warror cracks a nice hook into Lethal's ribs.
Lethal misses the shot to the body.
Warror comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Lethal misses.
Lethal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
Warror tries to score with a low kick but Lethal moves his leg out of the way.
Warror pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lethal tries a head kick but it misses.
Lethal throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lethal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal 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.
Lethal throws a hook but Warror blocks it.
Lethal throws a body punch but Warror moves out of range.
Warror needs to keep his hands up - Lethal had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror looks for the body kick but Lethal saw that one coming.
Lethal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lethal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror is looking to score with low kicks.
Lethal misses with a hook.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warror looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lethal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lethal misses with a looping left.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warror moves out of range of the body kick from Lethal.
Good work by Lethal as he checks the leg kick.
Warror explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Warror scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Warror throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lethal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warror fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lethal is out of range.
It looked like Lethal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lethal moves out of range of the leg kick from Warror.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Lethal throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Warror catches Lethal right on the button with a cross.
Lethal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lethal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
Lethal misses with a low kick.
Lethal blocks a jab.
Lethal tries a head kick but it misses.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warror throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lethal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lethal misses the jab.
Warror checks a leg kick.
Lethal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warror scores with a body shot.
Lethal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Lethal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Lethal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Warror.
Lethal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lethal misses with an uppercut
enabling Warror to counter with a crisp jab.
Warror looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warror throws a jab when Lethal was well out of range.
Warror connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Lethal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lethal throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Lethal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lethal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lethal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lethal takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Warror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Lethal is looking for a counter combo.
That kick from Warror tenderised Lethal's leg. Lethal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lethal throws out the jab.
Lethal throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lethal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lethal lands a jab to Warror's midsection.
Lethal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lethal misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Warror.
Warror moves out of range of the body kick.
Warror defending well as Lethal loads up on a big left hand.
Lethal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warror looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warror lands a body shot.
Warror stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warror will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Lethal is predictable there
and Warror counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lethal swings widly with a right hand
and Warror counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lethal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror tries to land a front kick but Lethal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lethal misses with a kick to the body
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warror let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Warror gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lethal.
Warror has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lethal.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lethal.
Lethal just misses with a punch to the body.
And Warror responds with a good body kick, but Lethal manages to step out the way in time.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Lethal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warror scores with a push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lethal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lethal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lethal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal slips a straight right by Warror.
Lethal throwing a counter right hand but Warror manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Warror.
Lethal misses with a looping right.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Lethal moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror slips a jab and a cross from Lethal.
Lethal throws a hook but Warror blocks it.
Lethal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warror can pounce on him.
Lethal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warror's sensitive parts.
Lethal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warror cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lethal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Lethal.
Warror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lethal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lethal there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Warror.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Warror takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Warror throws a solid leg kick but Lethal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warror.
Lethal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Warror misses the target.
That kick from Warror tenderised Lethal's leg. Lethal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lethal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Lethal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Warror checks a leg kick.
Warror only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Warror.
Warror throws a solid leg kick but Lethal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warror.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Warror rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lethal counters with a straight right hand.
Warror throws a leg kick but Lethal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Warror throws a lazy right hand but Lethal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Lethal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lethal.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lethal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lethal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
Lethal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lethal. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lethal. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lethal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warror.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror throws a low kick but Lethal moves out of range easily.
Lethal wants to land a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
A slow jab from Lethal misses its intended target.
Lethal moves away from the strike by Warror.
Lethal is looking to counter punch.
Warror staying out of range there.
Lethal misses with a body kick.
Warror shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Lethal misses
and Warror counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Warror scores with a spinning back kick!
Lethal misses with an uppercut.
Lethal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lethal.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lethal.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Lethal.
Warror scores with a sloppy right hand. Lethal should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lethal throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Warror throws a push kick but Lethal slaps the foot to one side.
Warror is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lethal.
Warror fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lethal checks it well.
Warror looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Lethal is just out of range.
Warror wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lethal just misses with a punch to the body.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror lands a jab.
Lethal lands a glancing blow to the side of Warror's head.
Lethal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Warror blocks the body kick.
Lethal misses with a hook
and Warror counters with a body kick that stops Lethal in his tracks momentarily.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lethal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warror looks to land a left hand but Lethal moved out of range nicely.
Lethal throws a lazy uppercut
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lethal thuds his right hand into Warror's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Warror lands a nice looking body kick.
Warror throws a big shot that misses.
Lethal is looking to counter punch.
Lethal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lethal avoids a kick to the body.
Warror looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lethal.
Warror throws a jab but it's blocked by Lethal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Lethal misses.
Lethal backing away here, and Warror unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lethal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Warror wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Warror throws the left hand but Lethal avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lethal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Warror is looking to chop away at Lethal's legs.
Lethal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lethal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warror slips under a jab from Lethal.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror.
Lethal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lethal tests Warror's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warror punishes Lethal's body with a nice straight punch.
Warror thows a leg kick but Lethal checks it
and Lethal counters with a nice uppercut.
Lethal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lethal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warror counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Warror misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lethal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lethal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lethal swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target.
Warror throws a push kick but Lethal slaps the foot to one side.
Lethal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matt Lethal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lethal.
Lethal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lethal lands with a good body shot.
Warror attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lethal misses with a looping right.
Warror lands with an overhand left.
Warror pushes Lethal away with a front kick.
Lethal throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lethal throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lethal throws out the jab.
Warror tries to land a front kick but Lethal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lethal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lethal looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Warror has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warror there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warror connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Warror throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Lethal misses
and Warror counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Lethal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lethal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lethal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Warror.
Warror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror throws a looping overhand right but Lethal ducks down to avoid it.
Warror feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lethal's calf.
Lethal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lethal tries to land a front kick but Warror steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warror looks to land a right hand but Lethal moved out of range.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Lethal's head but Lethal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lethal staying out of range there.
Lethal throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror avoids the body shot from Lethal.
Warror cracks the inside of Lethal's front leg.
The crowd cheers as Warror lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lethal doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick from Warror misses.
Lethal takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lethal.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Warror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warror has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
A victorious Paul Warror thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Trucks (ranked 298 p4p, 41 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 235 p4p, 35 weight class). Kalervo Kaunismieli acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Trucks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trucks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trucks looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Trucks moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli darts in trying to clinch
and Trucks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trucks connects with a nice looking jab.
Trucks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Trucks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trucks moves to clinch but Kaunismieli breaks away
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks cracks Kaunismieli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaunismieli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trucks throws out the jab.
Trucks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trucks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaunismieli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaunismieli misses the body punch
and Trucks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trucks.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trucks manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trucks misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trucks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trucks swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trucks misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kaunismieli.
Trucks misses with a straight left.
Kaunismieli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trucks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Trucks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trucks throws an off balance right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trucks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trucks avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Trucks misses the target.
Trucks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trucks swinging wildly here.
Trucks misses with a body punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trucks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body. Trucks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaunismieli swings widly with a right hand
and Trucks counters with a good low kick that Kaunismieli was not able to check.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trucks.
Trucks slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Trucks tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaunismieli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trucks misses the jab.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Trucks moves out of range.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trucks throws a good cross that connects.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that misses
enabling Trucks to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Trucks.
Trucks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trucks in his tracks.
Trucks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaunismieli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaunismieli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Trucks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
Trucks tries to counter by clinching up but Kaunismieli breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaunismieli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trucks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trucks is looking to clinch but Kaunismieli is avoiding it.
Kaunismieli wants to counter the offense by Trucks and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Trucks misses.
Trucks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Trucks avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli is pushing Trucks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trucks's elbow.
Trucks lands a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Trucks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Trucks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good shot there by Trucks.
A swing and a miss from Trucks.
A slow jab from Trucks misses its intended target.
It seemed like Kaunismieli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trucks cracks Kaunismieli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trucks pushes Kaunismieli up against the cage in a clinch.
Trucks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trucks blocking some punches.
Trucks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trucks has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truckss head.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Trucks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trucks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Trucks prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Trucks blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truckss head.
Trucks working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Trucks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trucks swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trucks has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Trucks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Trucks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trucks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trucks pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trucks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trucks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Trucks scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trucks lands with a left to the head.
Trucks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trucks lands a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trucks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaunismieli can turn it around.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Trucks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trucks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Trucks tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trucks working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Trucks.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trucks lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Trucks.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Trucks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Trucks controls his hands.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Trucks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trucks blocking some punches.
Trucks has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
A short body shot lands from Trucks as the two fighters clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli gets through Trucks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trucks blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trucks misses with some punches.
Trucks misses with some punches.
Trucks lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Trucks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trucks has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaunismieli as Trucks tries to tie him up.
Trucks is looking to control Kaunismieli's arms but Kaunismieli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trucks has his back to the cage.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trucks has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Trucks blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
A short body shot lands from Trucks as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trucks.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trucks tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Trucks back against the cage.
Trucks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trucks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trucks throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Trucks.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Trucks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Trucks. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Trucks's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trucks, pushing him back against the cage.
Trucks scores with a shot to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli wants to stall.
Trucks stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Trucks misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trucks's elbow.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Kaunismieli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trucks lands a body shot.
Trucks tries to stall but Kaunismieli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trucks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands with a light punch inside.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli cracks Trucks with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trucks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli - that landed with a thud.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli cracks Trucks with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trucks tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli is leaning against Trucks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaunismieli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trucks.
Trucks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trucks taking a breather.
Kaunismieli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trucks backwards.
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli presses Trucks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside.
Trucks is rocked!
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Oh Trucks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaunismieli creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Trucks with a big uppercut! Trucks tries to clinch up but Kaunismieli pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Trucks to the mat! Trucks covers up and Kaunismieli unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Our winner, Kalervo Kaunismieli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Street Fighter (ranked 35 p4p, 6 weight class) and Blake Green (ranked 23 p4p, 5 weight class). Fighter comes into the arena with You Know How I Do It blaring out of the sound system. Green has chosen Sugar Rush as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Green!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Green misses.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fighter doesn't seem phased though.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Green.
Green is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green cracks a nice hook into Fighter's ribs.
Green thuds his shin into the meat of Fighter's side.
Green misses with a hook
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Green misses with a jab to the body
letting Fighter counter with a right hand.
Fighter avoids a kick to the body.
Fighter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fighter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Fighter's head.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Green misses.
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Fighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter is able to avoid easily.
Green moves out of range of the leg kick from Fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fighter.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter doesn't seem bothered though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Green!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Green scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Green cracks a nice hook into Fighter's ribs.
Green keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fighter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Green cracks Fighter with an open hand slap.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Fighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green missing with a left hand there. Fighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green throws a solid leg kick but Fighter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Green.
Green works the jab nicely.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green scores with a jab to the head.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter.
Green keeps Fighter at a distance using the push kick.
Green checks a leg kick nicely.
Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green scores with a jab.
Green avoids the body shot from Fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Green punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fighter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fighter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Green throws a sloppy body shot
letting Fighter counter with a right hand.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Green checks a leg kick.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Green.
Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green tests Fighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Fighter misses the target.
Fighter tries to work over Green's front leg with a kick but Green checks it.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
Fighter feinted with a counter takedown.
Fighter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green scores with a body shot.
Fighter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green looks for the body kick but Fighter saw that one coming.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Good shot there by Green.
Fighter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green cracks Fighter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Fighter off balance momentarily.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter takes one on the button.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fighter counters with a nice body shot.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fighter 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.
Green throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fighter in his tracks.
Green misses with a left hand
and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green throws a leg kick
enabling Fighter to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Green tenderised Fighter's leg. Fighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fighter moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
Green misses with a body punch
and Fighter counters with a good low kick that Green was not able to check.
Fighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
Green misses with a right hand
letting Fighter counter with a right hand.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Fighter misses.
That kick from Green tenderised Fighter's leg. Fighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green lands a front kick.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Fighter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fighter walks into a straight right hand from Green.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Green throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Green throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side.
Green lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Green.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Green jabs at Fighter's body.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Green throws a body kick that misses
and Fighter counters with a crisp one two that drops Green! Fighter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Green to his feet! Green is in big trouble!
Green is rocked!
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Fighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fighter blocks a head kick by Green.
Fighter circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Green to the canvas! Green doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fighter keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Street Fighter!
Street Fighter retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Street Fighter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Diggs (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class) and Zane Mason (ranked 4 p4p, 1 weight class). Diggs comes into the arena with HARDAWAY blaring out of the sound system. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zane Mason!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mason misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a good low kick that Mason was not able to check.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Mason.
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Diggs closes the distance but Mason moves to the side
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Diggs lands.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mason connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diggs scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Mason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Diggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Diggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs thuds his shin into the meat of Mason's side.
Diggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason is looking to chop away at Diggs's legs.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Diggs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diggs 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.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Diggs misses with an elbow strike.
Mason tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diggs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mason can turn it around.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Diggs misses
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diggs can pounce on him.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Diggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diggs.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Diggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs'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.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Diggs throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Diggs throws a lazy head kick
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Diggs.
An inside leg kick from Mason misses.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Diggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Diggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Diggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Mason.
Diggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mason tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Orlando Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
A shot to the body from Mason misses
and Diggs counters with a two punch combo.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diggs throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diggs throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
Diggs works Mason's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Diggs.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a nice body kick.
Diggs 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.
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diggs 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.
Mason checks a leg kick nicely.
Mason avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
Mason pushes Diggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason presses Diggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Diggs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Diggs's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason lands a right hand.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Diggs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason is looking to control Diggs's arms but Diggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
Diggs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mason's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Diggs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Diggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zane Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's time! Diggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Mason appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diggs wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
Mason staying out of range there.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Diggs misses
and Diggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Mason takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mason avoids the head kick by Diggs.
Jab by Diggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggs throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Diggs thows a body kick. Mason tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Mason follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diggs lands a jab.
Diggs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diggs throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason wants to clinch.
Diggs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head.
Diggs swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
That kick from Diggs tenderised Mason's leg. Mason is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Diggs.
Diggs lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason throws out a counter right but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Diggs moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diggs tries to clinch up
and Mason counters with a good, hard body kick but Diggs shrugs it off.
Mason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Diggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Diggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Diggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
Diggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Mason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mason.
Diggs swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diggs 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.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mason takes one to the side of the head.
Diggs lands an overhand right.
Diggs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Diggs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Diggs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mason connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs misses with a right hand
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Diggs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mason lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mason digs a right hand into Diggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diggs's gas tank.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Mason.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Mason.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Mason stalling in the clinch but Diggs improves position.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason with a knee to the head.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason dodges an elbow strike from Diggs.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason lands a body punch.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Diggs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Mason.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Mason blocks an elbow strike.
Mason pushes Diggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason digs a right hand into Diggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diggs's gas tank.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Mason.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Mason dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Diggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Diggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diggs is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
Mason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Mason throws out a counter right but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diggs scores with a spinning back kick!
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs lands a jab to Mason's midsection.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
A nice side step and Mason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggs.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Diggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mason tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mason tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Mason lands a head shot.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diggs.
Nice shot lands for Diggs.
Nice defenses there by Diggs.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs throws a shot to the body.
Diggs throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Diggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggs closes the distance and clinches.
Diggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Diggs on the inside.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diggs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Diggs misses with an elbow over the top.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Diggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diggs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Diggs!
Orlando Diggs 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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