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GAMMA#864 Bolleke v Daghammar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dick (ranked 1124 p4p, 1551 weight class) and Shayne Corson (ranked 162 p4p, 232 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Corson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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Corson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Dick has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dick misses with a head shot. Corson uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dick manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Corson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Corson postures up.
Dick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corson's guard.
Dick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dick controlling from the top position.
Dick wants to control from the top but Corson keeps moving.
Dick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick distracts Corson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dick postures up.
Dick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dick trying to control but Corson is working from the bottom.
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws a strike but Corson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corson controls the pace.
Dick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corson is aware though and is defending well.
Dick working a defensive guard here.
Dick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Corson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corson wants to stand but Dick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corson misses with a kick to the body.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick tries to counter with a takedown but Corson is quick to defend against it.
Shayne Corson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Corson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Corson!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Corson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Corson manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shayne Corson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Dick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson.
Corson throws a jab when Dick was well out of range.
Dick avoids the body shot from Corson.
Dick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corson.
Dick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Corson is trying to keep Dick in close.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick trying to control but Corson is working from the bottom.
Dick cracks Corson with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Corson's head.
Corson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dick is aware though and is defending well.
Dick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dick 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.
Corson 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.
Corson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Corson keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dick content to stall in guard here.
Corson is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dick slips nicely into half guard.
Dick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corson defending well though.
Dick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Corson is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dick in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick is keen to just control but Corson is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Corson misses with an uppercut.
Dick avoids the head kick by Corson.
Dick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Corson jabs at Dick's body.
Dick shoots in and drives through. Corson sprawls well.
Corson scores with a hook to the body. Dick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick staying out of range there.
Dick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dick closes the distance and clinches up with Corson, looking for a takedown. Dick pushes Corson against the cage but Corson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corson defends well and Dick ends up having to push Corson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dick's hands.
Shayne Corson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Corson.
Dick with a poor takedown
and Corson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dick sizes up Corson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Corson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dick shoots in and drives through. Corson sprawls well.
Corson connects with a body shot.
Corson scores with the left hand. Dick knows he should have avoided that one.
Dick fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Corson.
Dick blocks a head kick by Corson.
Corson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dick is looking to take a break and control but Corson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dick working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dick in side control lands a decent elbow.
Corson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dick with the ground and pound but Corson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Corson trying to control from the bottom.
Dick trying to control from Corson's half guard. Corson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dick trying to control but Corson is working from the bottom.
Corson is looking for a triangle but Dick pushes his legs off easily.
Rick Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson pulls Dick in close to prevent any damage.
Corson wants to stand and escape but Dick is having none of it.
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dick wants to control from the top but Corson keeps moving.
Dick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Corson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dick wants to control from the top but Corson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Corson. No joy for Dick on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dick.
Dick drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corson sprawls and moves away.
Corson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corson throws a jab when Dick was well out of range.
Rick Dick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shayne Corson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt - Corson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Corson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corson scores with a nice strike.
Dick misses with an uppercut
and Corson counters with a nice uppercut.
Corson scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dick misses the target.
Corson scores with a hook to the body. Dick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dick momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Corson misses.
Corson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corson connects with a body shot that sends Dick's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Corson.
Corson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dick throws a good cross that connects.
Dick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shayne Corson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Corson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Corson!
An out of breath Shayne Corson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BM Websphere (ranked 633 p4p, 810 weight class) and Mark Boma (ranked 87 p4p, 110 weight class). Mark Boma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, BM Websphere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Boma!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Websphere really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Websphere scores with a jab to the body.
Websphere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Websphere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Websphere throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Websphere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Boma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boma throws a sloppy body shot
and Websphere counters with a good low kick that Boma was not able to check.
Websphere looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Websphere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Websphere comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Websphere walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Websphere tries to close the distance and clinch but Boma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boma. That's going to slow Websphere down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Websphere misses with a looping right.
Boma lands a nice hook to Websphere's body. Websphere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boma's head.
Websphere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Websphere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boma scrambles back to his feet.
Websphere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Websphere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Websphere connects with a body shot that sends Boma's belly button to the back.
Websphere looks to land a body kick but Boma moved away.
Websphere scores with a jab to the body.
Boma takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Websphere moved out of range.
Boma misses with a looping right.
Websphere gets a clinch.
Websphere keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boma's efforts to push away.
Boma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Websphere has him pressed against the cage.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Websphere tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Websphere tries to land knees in the clinch but Boma avoids the damage to the body.
Websphere tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Websphere lands a nice elbow.
Boma lands an uppercut.
Websphere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boma breaks the clinch.
Websphere is looking to wear down Boma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Websphere.
As Boma backs away, Websphere returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Websphere tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Websphere swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boma.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
Nice body kick from Websphere.
Boma throws a hook but Websphere blocks it.
Websphere was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Websphere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Websphere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Boma.
Jab from Boma.
Boma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Websphere doesn't seem bothered though.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Websphere.
Websphere lands a nice looking body shot.
Boma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Websphere's hands.
Websphere throws a body kick that misses.
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Websphere blocks the leg kick.
Websphere slips a straight right by Boma.
Websphere slips under a jab.
Websphere throws a counter high kick but Boma was just alert enough to avoid it.
Websphere throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Boma moves out of range as Websphere throws a body kick.
Websphere throws a jab but it's blocked by Boma.
Websphere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boma lands a nice hook to Websphere's body. Websphere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Websphere looks to land a combination. Boma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma jabs Websphere right on the nose. Websphere blinks but takes it well.
Websphere looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick from Websphere.
Websphere 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.
Websphere walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Websphere moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Websphere fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Websphere misses with a hook to the body
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Boma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Websphere's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Boma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Boma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Boma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Websphere throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Boma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boma misses with a hook
and Websphere counters with an inside leg kick.
Boma throws a head kick that Websphere semi-blocks.
Websphere with a nice calf kick.
Websphere throws a quick inside leg kick.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Boma.
Websphere seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Websphere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
A jab from Boma finds it's way through Websphere's defenses.
Boma takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boma.
Websphere is looking to clinch but Boma is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere lands a right hook to the body.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Websphere misses with a wild body shot.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Websphere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Websphere fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma tries to move into range but Websphere moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Websphere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Nice body kick from Websphere.
Websphere lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Websphere throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Websphere moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Websphere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Websphere looks to land a body kick but Boma moved away.
Boma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Websphere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boma in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Decent striking displayed by Websphere there.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Websphere.
Websphere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Websphere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boma lands an overhand right.
Websphere fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boma throws out a leg kick but Websphere moves out of range and Boma only half commits.
Websphere staying out of range there.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Websphere as he checks the leg kick.
Websphere ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma punishes Websphere's body with a nice straight punch.
Boma blocks a low kick nicely.
Websphere cracks Boma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Websphere attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Websphere scores with a nice body kick.
Websphere motions for Boma to come forward. Websphere throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere lands a right hook to the body.
Boma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Websphere misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Websphere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Websphere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Websphere throws a body kick that misses.
Websphere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boma throws a jab when Websphere was well out of range.
Boma throws a shot to the body.
Boma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boma feints and then cracks Websphere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Websphere down.
Websphere delivers a nice body kick.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Boma.
Websphere moves out of range of the strikes.
As Boma backs away, Websphere returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Websphere throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Websphere moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma needs to keep his hands up - Websphere had a free shot at his head there.
Boma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Websphere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Websphere blocks a low kick nicely.
Boma cracks Websphere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boma misses with a straight right.
Boma looks to land a left hand but Websphere moved out of range nicely.
Boma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Websphere lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Websphere has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Websphere and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Websphere moves away from the strike by Boma.
Websphere lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boma takes a step back to recover.
Websphere slips a jab from Boma.
Websphere throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Websphere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Websphere moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that BM Websphere will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Websphere.
Boma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
The crowd cheers as Websphere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boma doesn't seem phased though.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Websphere moved out of range.
Boma slips under a jab.
Boma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Websphere fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Websphere checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere misses with a low kick as Boma jumps back.
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Websphere plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Websphere doesn't manage to clinch there - Boma circles away.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere is looking to score with low kicks.
Boma looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range.
Boma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boma misses with a looping right.
Boma thuds his right hand into Websphere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
Websphere looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Websphere throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
Boma swings for the body but Websphere moves out of range.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Boma tries to get set, Websphere tries to push him back and clinch up but Boma manages to avoid the attempt.
Websphere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Websphere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boma lands with a hook. Websphere tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Boma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Websphere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Websphere cracks Boma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Websphere moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Websphere misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Boma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boma misses with a looping right.
Websphere scores with a decent looking hook.
BM Websphere is winning the standup battle so far.
Websphere throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boma on the side of the head.
Boma misses with a left hand
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Websphere, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boma.
A low kick from Websphere misses
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Boma - just one landing.
Websphere throws a jab but it's blocked by Boma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Boma.
Websphere misses with a kick to the body
and Boma counters with a leg kick.
Boma misses with a looping right.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Websphere is able to avoid easily.
Websphere slips a straight right by Boma.
Websphere throws a quick inside leg kick.
Websphere misses with a low kick.
Boma tries to move into range but Websphere moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boma has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Websphere.
Websphere scores with a kick to the body.
Websphere scores with a nice body kick.
Websphere avoids the head kick by Boma.
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boma misses with a hook. Websphere ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Websphere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Websphere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Websphere lands the left hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Websphere here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Websphere takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Websphere.
Websphere throws a right hand that misses
and Websphere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Websphere just misses with a punch to the body.
Websphere backing away here, and Boma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boma throws out a loose jab but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere throws a low kick but Boma avoids it.
A big left from Boma misses.
Websphere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boma lands a jab to Websphere's midsection.
Websphere throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
BM Websphere showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Websphere has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Whorely Alvarez (ranked 989 p4p, 696 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 129 p4p, 94 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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20 - 20 - 0 |
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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 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whorely Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
McStafferson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McStafferson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Whorely Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
Alvarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McStafferson advances position into side control!
Alvarez prevents McStafferson from moving into mount.
McStafferson is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
McStafferson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McStafferson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mello MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson tries to move to mount but Alvarez blocks the move with his legs.
Alvarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McStafferson off and has taken his back!
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and McStafferson manages to turn into his guard.
McStafferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but McStafferson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but McStafferson is one step ahead there.
McStafferson postures up.
McStafferson wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McStafferson's guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
McStafferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez throws a strike but McStafferson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McStafferson trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
McStafferson advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is positioning himself well to prevent McStafferson advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if McStafferson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez is in trouble now - McStafferson has advanced to mount!
McStafferson tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz McStafferson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McStafferson dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStafferson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McStafferson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McStafferson scores with a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as McStafferson tries to pass.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
McStafferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but McStafferson is one step ahead there.
McStafferson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvarez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McStafferson, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
McStafferson controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
McStafferson has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
McStafferson has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
McStafferson looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
McStafferson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
McStafferson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McStafferson cracks Alvarez with a big elbow.
McStafferson tries for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
McStafferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvarez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite McStafferson's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStafferson wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
McStafferson moves nicely into side control.
McStafferson taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz McStafferson 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! This is the final round!
McStafferson misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from McStafferson.
As McStafferson backs away, Alvarez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McStafferson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
McStafferson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alvarez's half guard.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McStafferson is working away from the top position though.
McStafferson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alvarez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaz McStafferson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landon Priester (ranked 170 p4p, 472 weight class) and Taine Raharuhi (ranked 23 p4p, 62 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 24 - 8 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Landon Priester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Priester throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raharuhi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Priester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester lands a jab to the nose.
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester 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.
Raharuhi looks to land a combination but Priester avoids it well.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raharuhi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Priester lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Priester. Raharuhi shrugs it off though.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Priester.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Priester lands a front kick.
Priester avoids a kick to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Priester makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester jabs at Raharuhi's body.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
We've been informed that Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Priester avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Priester. That did some damage!
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Priester walks into a straight right hand from Raharuhi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Priester.
Priester closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Raharuhi quickly recovers to half guard.
Priester looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Raharuhi tries to get to full guard but Priester has control of the leg.
Priester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raharuhi is just riding it out for now. Priester eventually gives up the hold.
Raharuhi wants to control but Priester is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raharuhi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priester not doing much here.
Raharuhi controlling the position well.
Priester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raharuhi trying to control but Priester postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi walks into a stiff left hand from Priester.
Raharuhi blocks the body kick.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Priester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Priester rather than just go for the knockout.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Priester lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester misses the jab.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that Priester ducks under and follows up with a left that Priester also avoids with ease.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Priester lands a nice shot that snaps Raharuhi's head back.
Raharuhi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Priester finds it's way round the side to connect with Raharuhi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Raharuhi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Priester.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Priester moves his leg out of the way.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Priester is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raharuhi.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Priester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Raharuhi 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.
Priester lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raharuhi will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester thows a body kick. Raharuhi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Priester lands a jab to Raharuhi's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priester checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Priester connects with a single shot there.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Priester slips under a jab.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Priester has time to react.
Priester tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Priester.
Priester blocks a jab.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Priester cracks Raharuhi with a good jab.
Priester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Priester lands with a kick to the temple. Raharuhi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raharuhi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Priester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester works over Raharuhi's head and body with a nice combination.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Priester. That snapped Raharuhi's head back.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raharuhi can do to turn this around?
Priester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raharuhi wants to counter with a clinch but Priester pushes him away.
Raharuhi stalks Priester and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Priester's face. Priester staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester misses with a body shot.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Priester with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
And Raharuhi responds with a good body kick, but Priester manages to step out the way in time.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Priester.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Raharuhi tries to counter with a clinch but Priester shakes him off and moves away.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Priester slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Raharuhi counters with a body kick.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Raharuhi wants to slow Priester down by chopping away at his legs.
Priester throws a head kick that Raharuhi semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Raharuhi. No joy for Priester on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester 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.
Priester works Raharuhi's body with a nice hook.
Priester connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Priester's leg but Priester calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Priester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Priester avoids it.
Priester swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Priester avoids it.
Priester is looking to counter punch.
Priester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Priester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raharuhi. That one must have hurt.
Raharuhi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Priester. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priester checks it well.
Raharuhi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi lands a front kick.
Priester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Priester's leg but Priester calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester is looking to counter with a body kick.
Priester lands with a good body shot.
Priester throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Priester misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester connects with a body shot that sends Raharuhi's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Priester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raharuhi's knee momentarily.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
Priester looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Priester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Priester 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.
Raharuhi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body kick.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priester throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Priester only half commits.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but Priester is wise to it.
Raharuhi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Priester's front leg but catches the back leg as Priester tries to avoid it.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester staying out of range there.
It looked like Priester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Priester on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
An inside leg kick from Priester misses.
Priester connects with a crisp jab.
Priester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Priester scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi 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.
Priester throws a push kick but Raharuhi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Priester.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Priester.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Priester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taine Raharuhi.
I think Priester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!
Landon Priester 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Song Turillo (ranked 436 p4p, 508 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 66 p4p, 75 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turillo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been informed that Page 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.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Turillo.
Still in the clinch, Turillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turillo misses with some punches.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turillo can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turillo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Page lands an uppercut.
Turillo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Turillo - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Page.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Turillo has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Page misses with some punches.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Turillo.
 It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
Turillo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Turillo.
A right handed body shot lands from Turillo.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Turillo works on Page's body with a couple of short punches.
Turillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Turillo misses with the head strike.
Turillo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
Page presses Turillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turillo.
Turillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Page or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo blocking some punches.
Turillo lands 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!
Page looking for a takedown.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Turillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Page wants to take the fight to the mat but Turillo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Page prevents a body shot from Turillo.
Turillo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page is working Turillo over against the cage.
Page misses with some punches.
Turillo misses with some punches.
Turillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turillo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Turillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turillo.
Page looks winded!
Page shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turillo as he jumps to the side.
Turillo throws a sloppy body shot
and Page counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turillo!
I wouldn't like to be where Turillo is right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page working the strikes but Turillo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turillo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Turillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turillo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turillo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Page postures up in Turillo's guard and throws a big left but Turillo blocks it.
Turillo is pulling down on Page's head. It's preventing any offense from Page, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Page postures up in Turillo's guard and throws a big left but Turillo blocks it.
Page is working Turillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Turillo has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a hook but Turillo avoids it easily.
Turillo tries to land a leg kick but Page saw it coming and moves away.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Turillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Song Turillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Page as he connects with a hook.
Page takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page dives in and grabs Turillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turillo pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Turillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Page cracks Turillo with an open hand slap.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Turillo pushes him off.
Page fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo is looking to land body kicks.
Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turillo.
Page takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turillo throws out the jab.
Turillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Turillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turillo is looking for a counter combo.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turillo sprawls well. Turillo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turillo.
Turillo is looking to land body kicks.
Turillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Page is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turillo's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Page postures up in Turillo's guard and throws a big left but Turillo blocks it.
Turillo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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!
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page wants to control from the top but Turillo keeps moving.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turillo is keeping the position for now.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Page wants to control from the top but Turillo keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turillo controlling Page's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Turillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turillo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Page avoids it.
Turillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Turillo pushes him off.
Song Turillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turillo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
A leg kick checked by Page.
Turillo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Page checks it well.
Page feints the counter takedown.
Turillo with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Song Turillo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Page throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Turillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page clinches up with Turillo and pushes him back against the cage.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Turillo avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Turillo fails to land.
Page lands a shot to the body.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turillo is defending well.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo lands a body shot.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turillo working aggressively here.
Turillo stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Turillo fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Turillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turillo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Turillo working aggressively here.
Page misses with some punches.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Page or not.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turillo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Song Turillo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Page takes a shot to the head.
Turillo tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing Turillo back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turillo.
A short right from Turillo on the inside.
A short left from Turillo.
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!
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
Page working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo lands an uppercut.
 Page is rocked!
Page blocks a body shot from Turillo.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Turillo finish him?
Turillo lands a left hand.
Turillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page is leaning against Turillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Turillo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Turillo fails to land.
Turillo tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Turillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Turillo.
Turillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turillo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turillo lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Turillo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Page prevents a body shot from Turillo.
Turillo digs a right hand into Page's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Page's gas tank.
Turillo lands with a right to the head.
Turillo throws a big uppercut that drops Page! More strikes from Turillo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Page lies dazed against the cage as Turillo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Song Turillo!
A victorious Song Turillo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Cobb (ranked 549 p4p, 504 weight class) and Dustin Kruger (ranked 20 p4p, 8 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Dustin Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Cobb tries to work over Kruger's front leg with a kick but Kruger checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobb.
Kruger scores with a hook.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Kruger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruger misses with a hook.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Cobb's head coaches at LOD: Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cobb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruger momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Tyson Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cobb.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Kruger slips under a jab.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruger.
Cobb scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Kruger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb slips under a jab from Kruger.
Kruger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick lands for Cobb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Kruger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruger there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Kruger unleashes a big counter combination but Cobb bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb thows a leg kick but Kruger checks it
and Kruger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
Kruger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.
Kruger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Kruger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
Cobb throws a push kick but Kruger slaps the foot to one side.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Kruger ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruger! But no joy.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Kruger checks it.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruger.
Cobb throws a low kick but Kruger avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruger! But no joy.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a leg kick
enabling Kruger to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Kruger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Cobb throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Kruger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruger! But no joy.
Cobb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruger blocks the body kick.
Kruger moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kruger misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with an outside leg kick.
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruger. That did some damage!
A low kick lands for Cobb.
Kruger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice combination there by Cobb.
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Kruger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruger.
Tyson Cobb's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Kruger misses the body punch
and Kruger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Kruger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruger jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Kruger checks a low kick from Cobb.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruger misses the target.
Cobb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruger checks it well.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Kruger is looking for the big counter here.
Cobb throws a solid leg kick but Kruger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cobb.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Cobb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruger on the side of the head.
Kruger drops Cobb with a beautiful combination! Cobb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kruger is looking for the KO!
Tyson Cobb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Kruger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruger blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeez, Tyson Cobb's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Kruger's leg. Kruger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruger throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a thumping low kick.
Kruger throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Kruger slips a jab from Cobb.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruger under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb lands the left hand.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruger is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyson Cobb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dustin Kruger!
A victorious Dustin Kruger 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Afeef Isa Baba (ranked 262 p4p, 138 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 37 p4p, 19 weight class). Baba comes to the cage accompanied by Nation Arabic Orchestra. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afeef Isa Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Baba didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Regueiro. That's going to slow Baba down.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baba is looking for a counter combo.
Regueiro scores with a one two! Baba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Regueiro - the referee stops the clock and Baba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Regueiro. Baba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Regueiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Baba.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Regueiro.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baba.
It looked like Baba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baba avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Baba misses with a straight left.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Baba lands a jab to the nose.
Baba throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Baba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Regueiro takes a step back to recover.
Regueiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Baba lands a jab-cross combination.
Regueiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Regueiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Baba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Regueiro's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba misses with a straight left.
Regueiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baba. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba throws a series of punches but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Baba takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Regueiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Baba slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Baba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baba lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Baba lands a glancing blow to the side of Regueiro's head.
Baba jabs Regueiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Baba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Baba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Regueiro thinking.
Regueiro blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Baba.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Regueiro if he has to take too many more of those.
Baba throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Regueiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baba was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Regueiro throws a solid leg kick but Baba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Regueiro.
Baba misses with a kick to the body.
Regueiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba jabs Regueiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Baba as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baba throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Regueiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro cracks Baba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baba circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Baba slips a jab from Regueiro.
Baba thinks about countering with a body kick.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baba staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro feints a counter leg kick.
Regueiro thuds a left hand into Baba's body.
Good work by Baba as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Baba misses the target.
Baba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baba dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Baba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Regueiro scrambles back to his feet.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Baba.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Baba throws a head kick that misses.
Baba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Baba throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Regueiro lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Baba.
Regueiro throws a hook but Baba blocks it.
Baba scores with a spinning back kick!
Baba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Baba misses.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Baba does no damage.
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro misses with a low kick as Baba jumps back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Regueiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro unleashes a big counter combination but Baba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Baba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Baba.
Baba slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Baba blocks a jab.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Baba.
Regueiro cracks Baba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baba misses with a wild body shot.
Baba swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro scores with a kick to the body.
Baba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Regueiro jabs at Baba's body.
Baba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baba lands with a nice body kick.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baba was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Regueiro if he has to take too many more of those.
Baba connects with a leg kick.
Baba tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baba tries to score with a low kick but Regueiro moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baba.
That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
Regueiro cracks Baba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Regueiro moves out of range as Baba strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro staying out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Regueiro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baba - the referee stops the clock and Regueiro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baba. Regueiro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro jabs Baba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baba.
Regueiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baba loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Baba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Regueiro.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
Baba slips under a jab.
No joy there for Baba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Baba throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Regueiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baba.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it.
Baba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Baba moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro cracks Baba with a good jab.
Baba scores with a nice right hand.
Baba thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Regueiro misses with a double jab
and Baba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro punishes Baba's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Regueiro catches Baba right on the button with a cross.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
As Regueiro backs away, Baba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba misses with a low kick as Regueiro jumps back.
Regueiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baba misses with a body shot.
Donk. Baba catches Regueiro right on the button with a cross.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a low kick as Baba jumps back.
Baba blocks a jab.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Baba misses the target.
Regueiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Regueiro thuds his right hand into Baba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Baba.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Regueiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Baba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
Afeef Isa Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Regueiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baba blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Regueiro misses.
Baba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baba connects with a leg kick.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baba throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro misses with a leg kick
and Baba counters with a solid body kick.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Regueiro tried to score with a low kick but Baba checks it.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Baba appears to be looking for a big counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Baba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Baba.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baba is looking to land body kicks.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baba throws a shot to the body.
Baba is looking to chop away at Regueiro's legs.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baba looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baba.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Regueiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro is looking to slow Baba down with leg kicks.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Baba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baba misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baba.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Baba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Regueiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Baba.
Regueiro is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Afeef Isa Baba.
Well Regueiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 479 p4p, 163 weight class) and Farboleous Ricard (ranked 65 p4p, 22 weight class). Ricard has chosen Vibe Killer as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Farboleous Ricard enters the cage!
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37 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Bastard throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
Bastard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ricard to score with a decent uppercut.
Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard thuds a left hand into Bastard's body.
Ricard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard slips a straight right by Ricard.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ricard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Ricard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Ricard responds with a good body kick, but Bastard manages to step out the way in time.
Ricard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricard counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ricard, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Ricard misses.
Bastard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Ricard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
Ricard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bastard on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Ricard throws a leg kick which misses Bastard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastard tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ricard.
Ricard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
We've been informed that Ricard 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.
Lazy Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard misses with a two punch combination.
Ricard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Ricard moved out of range nicely.
Ricard has closed the distance and engaged Bastard in a clinch.
Ricard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ricard misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Ricard jumps guard.
Ricard working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard controlling from the top position.
Ricard pulls Bastard in close to prevent any damage.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ricard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastard is one step ahead there.
Ricard is trying to keep Bastard in close.
Bastard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bastard trying to control but Ricard is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bastard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bastard pushes down on Ricard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ricard is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bastard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bastard wants to control but Ricard is keeping him busy.
Bastard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Ricard moves into full guard.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Ricard keeps moving.
Bastard looking to sit in guard and control but Ricard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ricard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ricard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bastard's guard.
Ricard is looking for a kimura but Bastard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ricard to get the leverage.
Ricard trying to control the action but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Ricard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ricard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ricard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bastard tries to sprawl but Ricard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bastard manages to get to full guard.
Ricard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricard is stalling in the full guard.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard keeping full guard, as Ricard tries to pass.
Ricard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard wants to stand but Ricard is controlling the position.
Farboleous Ricard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ricard stops Bastard from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ricard. That's going to slow Bastard down.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ricard throws a jab when Bastard was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Ricard.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Bastard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Bastard is out of range.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Bastard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Ricard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bastard blocks the body kick.
Bastard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bastard lands with an overhand left.
Ricard needs to keep his hands up - Bastard had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Bastard tries to bum rush Ricard with a series of wild strikes but Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ricard lands a slapping body shot.
Ricard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Bastard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricard.
Bastard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricard.
Ricard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Ricard avoids it well.
Bastard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ricard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricard can pounce on him.
Bastard scores with a three punch combo!
Ricard forces Bastard back against the cage and clinches.
Bastard is looking to break free of the clinch but Ricard has double underhooks.
Ricard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastard breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricard.
Danga de danga de dang - Ricard scores with a four punch combination!
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard 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.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Nice body kick from Ricard.
Bastard scores with the left hand. Ricard knows he should have avoided that one.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ricard! But no joy.
Ricard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ricard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Ricard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ricard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard jabs at Bastard's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Ricard tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ricard.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard gets a clinch.
Ricard misses with a body punch.
Ricard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Ricard.
Ricard misses with a body punch.
Ricard misses with some punches.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Ricard misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Ricard back against the cage.
Bastard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricard misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bastard throws a combination that misses
and Ricard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bastard thinking.
Ricard digs a good body shot into Bastard's ribs.
Ricard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricard keeps Bastard at a distance using the push kick.
Bastard scores with a jab. Ricard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ricard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Bastard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard misses with a combination
and Ricard counters with an inside leg kick.
Ricard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bastard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricard tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Ricard.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Ricard.
Bastard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ricard avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Ricard defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Ricard avoids it well.
Ricard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Ricard avoids nicely.
Ricard scores with a hook to the body. Bastard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Ricard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Ricard's corner calls for a 1-2. Ricard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ricard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bastard.
Ricard scores with a nice right hand.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bastard thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Ricard ducks down to avoid it.
Ricard feints and then cracks Bastard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bastard down.
Bastard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ricard throws a good cross that connects.
Ricard moves into range and clinches up with Bastard.
Ricard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Ricard struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Bastard can't break the clinch.
Ricard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bastard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bastard takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
Ricard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bastard was covering up waiting for the punch and Ricard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bastard is looking to stand up but Ricard isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Ricard passes Bastard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bastard is refusing to be controlled, as Ricard sits in half guard.
Bastard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bastard.
Ricard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ricard is pushing down on Bastard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bastard is fighting to maintain full guard but Ricard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ricard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bastard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bastard keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farboleous Ricard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ricard 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farboleous Ricard!
A relieved looking Farboleous Ricard 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban San Pedro (ranked 27 p4p, 51 weight class) and Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 4 p4p, 7 weight class). San Pedro comes to the cage accompanied by Gunman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 4, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head.
San Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target.
Matsunaga moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga darts in and clinches San Pedro up against the cage.
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
San Pedro staying out of range there.
San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits.
Matsunaga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from San Pedro.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
San Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
Matsunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsunaga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
San Pedro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and San Pedro counters with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga clinches up against the cage.
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
San Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
San Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San Pedro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsunaga under the eye.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that San Pedro semi-blocks.
San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
San Pedro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
San Pedro scores with a nice body kick.
San Pedro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
San Pedro thuds his right hand into Matsunaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
Matsunaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from San Pedro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
San Pedro connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
San Pedro defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a combination. San Pedro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
San Pedro checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matsunaga in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a straight right. Matsunaga didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro.
As Matsunaga backs away, San Pedro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - San Pedro circles away.
San Pedro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
San Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsunaga is able to avoid easily.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga 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.
San Pedro blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but San Pedro circles away and keeps his distance.
San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the body.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits.
San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
San Pedro scores with a head kick.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga darts in and clinches San Pedro up against the cage.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
San Pedro tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Matsunaga.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Nice body punch from San Pedro.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
San Pedro scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
San Pedro with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
San Pedro throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crunch! Matsunaga slams his shin into San Pedro's torso.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
San Pedro is looking to counter with a body kick.
San Pedro scores with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from San Pedro - that will leave a mark!
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
San Pedro cracks Matsunaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsunaga cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by San Pedro.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target.
San Pedro sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsunaga scores with a spinning back kick!
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsunaga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
San Pedro has Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
San Pedro lands a jab to Matsunaga's midsection.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but San Pedro circles away quickly and effectively.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Matsunaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
San Pedro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
San Pedro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
San Pedro staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
San Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Matsunaga tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
San Pedro looks for the body kick but Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga counters with a body kick.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
San Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
A good leg kick by Matsunaga.
San Pedro slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Futoshi Matsunaga just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matsunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Pedro is able to avoid easily.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro misses with a series of wild punches.
San Pedro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro.
A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsunaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro staying out of range there.
San Pedro works the jab nicely.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
San Pedro moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but San Pedro avoids it well.
San Pedro digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
San Pedro connects with a jab.
San Pedro thuds his right hand into Matsunaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Matsunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga just manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
San Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from San Pedro misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs.
Matsunaga cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
San Pedro defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San Pedro throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
San Pedro lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice body shot.
San Pedro lands with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matsunaga!
Matsunaga sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsunaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by San Pedro!
Matsunaga throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
San Pedro misses with a hook.
Matsunaga lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
San Pedro cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsunaga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro.
San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
San Pedro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
San Pedro pushes Matsunaga away with a front kick.
San Pedro slips a jab from Matsunaga.
A big left from San Pedro misses.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely.
San Pedro digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy body shot
and San Pedro counters with a leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
San Pedro lands with a good body shot.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily.
San Pedro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matsunaga will feel that in the morning.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.
San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Matsunaga saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
San Pedro misses with a right hand
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
San Pedro throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
San Pedro walks into a left hand.
San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A big right from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of San Pedro's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsunaga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 13 p4p, 98 weight class) and Dag Daghammar (ranked 2 p4p, 16 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Daghammar's choice of entrance music: Just like that - Dregen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Daghammar.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daghammar.
Bolleke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daghammar jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
As Daghammar tries to get set, Bolleke tries to push him back and clinch up but Daghammar manages to avoid the attempt.
Daghammar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolleke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolleke throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Bolleke tries to counter by clinching up but Daghammar breaks away and moves out of range.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Daghammar. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daghammar counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
Daghammar with the inside leg kick.
Daghammar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolleke rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Daghammar.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolleke avoids it really well and circles away.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to sprawl but Daghammar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolleke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolleke trying to control the position.
Bolleke has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolleke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar postures up in Bolleke's guard and throws a big left but Bolleke blocks it.
Daghammar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolleke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolleke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daghammar sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Daghammar won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Daghammar lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke leaves Daghammar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daghammar swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Daghammar misses with a low kick as Bolleke jumps back.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke throws a nice looking combination but Daghammar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bolleke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daghammar fails with the takedown.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Daghammar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Daghammar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Bolleke. Bolleke maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daghammar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Bolleke works on Daghammar's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
Daghammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daghammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolleke working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar lands with a left to the head.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Daghammar is looking to control Bolleke's arms but Bolleke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daghammar has his back to the cage.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daghammar.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Daghammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daghammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Bolleke.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bolleke.
Daghammar takes a shot to the head.
Daghammar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolleke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Daghammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daghammar wants to break free but Bolleke has control.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Daghammar on the inside.
A short right from Bolleke.
Daghammar avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bolleke.
Thomas Bolleke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Daghammar.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar breaks from the clinch.
Daghammar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Bolleke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Bolleke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Daghammar's head back.
Bolleke cracks Daghammar with an open hand slap.
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar throws a front kick aimed at Bolleke's knee but Bolleke avoids it well.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar motions for Bolleke to come forward. Daghammar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Daghammar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daghammar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Daghammar tries to counter it with a takedown but Bolleke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Daghammar manages to circle out of the way.
Bolleke connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar 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.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke jabs Daghammar right on the nose. Daghammar blinks but takes it well.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Daghammar swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daghammar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
Daghammar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Daghammar
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daghammar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bolleke throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolleke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
Daghammar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Daghammar. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Bolleke lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Daghammar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Bolleke. Bolleke maintains the clinch.
Bolleke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolleke prevents it.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar has Bolleke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolleke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bolleke scores with a shoulder strike.
Daghammar is working for takedown but Bolleke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Daghammar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Bolleke.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
Bolleke lands with a right to the head.
Daghammar tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolleke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bolleke defends it well.
Daghammar defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Daghammar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bolleke finds it's way through Daghammar's defenses.
Daghammar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Daghammar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke needs to keep his hands up - Daghammar had a free shot at his head there.
Bolleke 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.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Daghammar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bolleke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daghammar momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Bolleke. No joy for Daghammar on that attempt.
Daghammar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar throws a low kick, looking for Bolleke's leg but Bolleke calmly moves out of range.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bolleke blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Daghammar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolleke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bolleke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
Daghammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Bolleke.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolleke after a bit of a struggle.
Daghammar trying to stall but Bolleke improves his position.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Daghammar is trying to push Bolleke away but Bolleke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Bolleke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
Bolleke pushes Daghammar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar is pushing Bolleke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke presses Daghammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
Daghammar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolleke.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke had his way with Dag Daghammar in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Bolleke darts in and clinches Daghammar up against the cage.
Daghammar wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolleke.
Daghammar taking a breather.
A short left from Bolleke.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daghammar.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Daghammar on the inside.
Bolleke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daghammar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke presses Daghammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolleke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Bolleke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Bolleke.
A right hand to the body from Bolleke.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke works on Daghammar's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Daghammar misses with a body punch.
A short right from Daghammar on the inside.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke is working Daghammar over against the cage.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daghammar trying to control the position but instead, Bolleke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daghammar into the cage.
Bolleke lands a nice uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Bolleke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolleke is leaning against Daghammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolleke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolleke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolleke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar has had enough of the clinch but Bolleke keeps him there for the moment.
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Daghammar wants to take the fight to the mat but Bolleke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolleke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
A shot in the inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolleke lands a left hand.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike.
Daghammar is rocked!
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daghammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Daghammar can't break the clinch.
Daghammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar lands with a light punch inside.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke blocking some punches.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daghammar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Daghammar as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolleke 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Thomas Bolleke, 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.
Dag Daghammar spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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