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GAMMA#869 Lombardo v Regueiro PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Womack (ranked 1495 p4p, 1890 weight class) and Hallis Mollen (ranked 203 p4p, 262 weight class). Mollen has chosen Rise Against - Like the Angel as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Ken Womack !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollen tries to clinch but Womack moves out of range.
Womack tries to counter with a takedown but Mollen is quick to defend against it.
Mollen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mollen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mollen misses with a wild body shot.
Womack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mollen sprawls and moves away.
Mollen connects with a single shot there.
That kick from Mollen tenderised Womack 's leg. Womack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mollen tries to clinch up.
Womack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mollen throws a sloppy head kick and Womack moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen throws a leg kick but Womack moved away.
Womack takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Ken Womack has been cut.
Womack slips a jab from Mollen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mollen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Womack .
Hallis Mollen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mollen is looking to chop away at Womack 's legs.
Mollen gets a clinch.
Womack throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Womack misses with the head strike.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Womack throws a head punch that misses.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike.
Womack misses with some punches.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Womack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mollen is looking to control Womack 's arms but Womack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mollen has his back to the cage.
Womack misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
A short left from Womack .
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!
Womack throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Womack .
Womack misses with the head strike.
Womack lands a right hand.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen tries a body shot but Womack blocks it.
Mollen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen lands a right hand.
Mollen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Womack misses with the head strike.
Womack misses with the head strike.
Womack throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
A body shot lands from Mollen.
Womack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Womack misses with a punch on the inside.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen tries a body shot but Womack blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack blocks an uppercut.
Mollen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Womack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mollen pushes off an throws an elbow but Womack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mollen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
A short right from Mollen on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Womack dodges an elbow strike from Mollen.
Womack lands a left hand.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack blocks an elbow strike from Mollen.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Womack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mollen lands an elbow just above Womack 's eye.
Mollen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ken Womack 's cut is getting worse.
Mollen misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Womack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Womack working aggressively here.
Womack working aggressively here.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Womack fails to land.
Womack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen lands an elbow inside.
Mollen tries to throw a body punch but Womack avoids it by throwing Mollen back against the cage.
Mollen tries to work over Womack 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Womack swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Womack swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Womack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mollen backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Womack scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Womack .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hallis Mollen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Womack 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Womack 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mollen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Womack scrambles back to his feet.
Mollen connects with a leg kick.
Mollen darts in and clinches Womack up against the cage.
Womack misses with some punches.
Womack has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Womack lands with a light punch inside.
Ken Womack has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Womack misses with some punches.
Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack takes an elbow to the temple.
Womack misses with some punches.
Mollen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mollen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Womack 's defenses.
Ken Womack 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right from Mollen on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mollen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mollen 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.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mollen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mollen lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen tries to throw a body punch but Womack avoids it by throwing Mollen back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack .
Womack swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mollen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Womack throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Womack as Mollen tries to tie him up.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack misses with the head strike.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mollen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mollen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Womack fails to land.
Mollen tries a body shot but Womack blocks it.
Mollen lands an elbow inside that Womack shrugs off.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Womack .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Womack .
Mollen lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Mollen.
Jeez, Ken Womack 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Mollen throws an elbow but it misses.
Mollen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ken Womack 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hallis Mollen!
Hallis Mollen 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Hin Areni (ranked 1491 p4p, 643 weight class) and Gage Underwood (ranked 184 p4p, 81 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Areni might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mosaique. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hin Areni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gage Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Underwood misses its intended target.
Underwood loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Underwood.
Gage Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but Areni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Areni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Underwood is not content to let Areni control the position.
Underwood wants to get back to his feet.
Areni drops an elbow to the side of Underwood's head.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Areni lands strikes from half guard.
Areni working Underwood over with strikes.
Underwood pushes Areni off looking to stand but Areni dives back in and keeps control.
Areni 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.
Underwood won't allow Areni to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Areni there.
Underwood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Nonce Hunters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Areni.
Underwood has one foot on Areni's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni connects with a solid leg kick.
Areni throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Areni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a jab.
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Underwood with a nice cross.
Areni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Underwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gage Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Underwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Areni with a body shot.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Areni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni scores with a hook to the body. Underwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni walks into a straight right hand from Underwood.
Underwood digs a good hook to Areni's body.
Areni throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood tries a quick counter leg kick but Areni is wise to it.
Underwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Areni closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Underwood to the mat! Underwood manages to get full guard.
Areni is looking to work some ground and pound but Underwood has wrist control.
Underwood is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Areni dives into side control.
Underwood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Areni working the body and head with strikes.
Areni controls the position.
Areni lands a decent elbow from side control.
Areni trying to control the action but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Underwood tries to escape but Areni is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Areni stalls from top position.
Underwood is trying to get back to his feet.
Areni controls the position from side control.
Underwood throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Underwood.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Areni misses with an uppercut.
Areni throws a hook but Underwood blocks it.
Underwood throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Areni avoids the body shot from Underwood.
Areni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Underwood. Underwood obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni slips under a jab.
Areni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Underwood blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but Areni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Areni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Areni lands a glancing blow to the side of Underwood's head.
Underwood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Areni to score with a decent uppercut.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Areni throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Underwood.
As Underwood backs away, Areni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Areni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Underwood lunges at Areni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Areni's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Underwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Areni.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Areni is looking for a counter combo.
Underwood loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
A cross from Underwood lands.
Underwood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Areni throws a hook but Underwood blocks it.
Underwood throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Underwood in his tracks.
Areni swings for the body but Underwood moves out of range.
Areni's corner calls for a 1-2. Areni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Areni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Underwood checks a low kick from Areni.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Underwood misses with a hook.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Underwood lands a head shot.
Areni misses with a body shot.
Areni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hin Areni is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Underwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Underwood.
Areni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni looks to land a left hand but Underwood moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Underwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Underwood digs a good body shot into Areni's ribs.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Areni lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Areni.
Underwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Areni's head.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Areni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood throws a right hand that misses
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 Underwood is rocked!
Areni cracks Underwood with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Underwood falls to his knees and Areni doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 944 p4p, 459 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 137 p4p, 70 weight class). Husein Magomaevaboff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
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 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Daughtrey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
A big left from Magomaevaboff misses.
Daughtrey lands a jab.
Daughtrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab from Daughtrey.
Magomaevaboff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Magomaevaboff moves away
and Magomaevaboff counters with a good, hard body kick but Daughtrey shrugs it off.
Magomaevaboff lands a body shot.
Daughtrey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daughtrey can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Magomaevaboff - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daughtrey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomaevaboff misses with some punches.
Magomaevaboff lands a shot to the body.
Daughtrey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magomaevaboff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daughtrey backwards.
Daughtrey has a couple of punches blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daughtrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Magomaevaboff controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
Magomaevaboff tries to break free but Daughtrey pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff takes a shot to the head.
Magomaevaboff pulls guard.
Magomaevaboff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomaevaboff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daughtrey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daughtrey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daughtrey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomaevaboff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daughtrey is one step ahead there.
Magomaevaboff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff wants to pass the guard but Daughtrey is keeping the position.
Magomaevaboff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daughtrey is pulling down on Magomaevaboff's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomaevaboff, at least for the moment.
Magomaevaboff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daughtrey managing to control the position.
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.
Magomaevaboff forces his way into half guard.
Magomaevaboff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daughtrey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomaevaboff trying to pass the guard but Daughtrey defending well.
Magomaevaboff is taking a breather. Daughtrey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomaevaboff working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Daughtrey's thigh. Daughtrey counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Magomaevaboff sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daughtrey has closed the distance and engaged Magomaevaboff in a clinch.
Daughtrey has been working on his balance at Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Magomaevaboff.
A head punch on the inside from Daughtrey fails to land.
Magomaevaboff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daughtrey blocks a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Daughtrey blocking some punches.
Magomaevaboff scores with a shot to the side of Daughtrey's head.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomaevaboff stalling in the clinch but Daughtrey improves position.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff pushes Daughtrey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magomaevaboff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomaevaboff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomaevaboff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daughtrey uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daughtrey postures up.
Magomaevaboff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Magomaevaboff pushing down on Daughtrey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is trying to control the action in half guard but Daughtrey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomaevaboff works his foot free and advances to mount.
Magomaevaboff tries to control but Daughtrey wriggling away.
Magomaevaboff seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Daughtrey is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff wants to control the pace but Daughtrey is squirming around nicely.
Husein Magomaevaboff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daughtrey tries to lock up and control but Magomaevaboff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomaevaboff is trying to take his opponent's back.
Daughtrey is squirming around, avoiding Magomaevaboff's attempts to control the action.
Magomaevaboff seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Daughtrey is holding on tight.
Magomaevaboff takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magomaevaboff wants to control the pace but Daughtrey is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is looking to work his way around to Daughtrey's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Magomaevaboff trying to control but Daughtrey is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaevaboff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daughtrey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomaevaboff looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Magomaevaboff is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daughtrey has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daughtrey!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey wants to control from the top but Magomaevaboff keeps moving.
Daughtrey stopping the sweep attempt from Magomaevaboff.
Daughtrey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daughtrey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomaevaboff pulls Daughtrey in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Husein Magomaevaboff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Daughtrey works Magomaevaboff's body with a nice hook.
Magomaevaboff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Magomaevaboff connects with a jab.
Magomaevaboff keeps the fight on the outside.
Daughtrey closes the distance but Magomaevaboff moves to the side
and Magomaevaboff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daughtrey misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Magomaevaboff is having none of it.
Daughtrey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomaevaboff misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daughtrey moves out of range of the body kick from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tests Daughtrey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daughtrey sizes up Magomaevaboff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daughtrey takes a swing at Magomaevaboff's ribcage but misses.
Daughtrey moves out of range of the strikes.
Daughtrey tries to counter by clinching up but Magomaevaboff breaks away and moves out of range.
Daughtrey throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff throws out a counter right but Daughtrey avoids it with no problem.
Daughtrey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A cross from Daughtrey lands.
Magomaevaboff with a nice calf kick.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice shot that snaps Daughtrey's head back.
Kevin Daughtrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a left hand but Daughtrey moved out of range nicely.
Magomaevaboff keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daughtrey moves to clinch but Magomaevaboff breaks away
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight right hand.
Magomaevaboff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daughtrey 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.
Daughtrey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomaevaboff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daughtrey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magomaevaboff connects with a high kick.
Daughtrey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomaevaboff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Magomaevaboff.
Daughtrey throws the left hand but Magomaevaboff avoids the punch easily.
Magomaevaboff tests Daughtrey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daughtrey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 Daughtrey is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Magomaevaboff. That snapped Daughtrey's head back.
Oh Daughtrey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Magomaevaboff lands a beautiful left hook that drops Daughtrey. Daughtrey tries to recover but Magomaevaboff is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Daughtrey lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Husein Magomaevaboff!
Our winner, Husein Magomaevaboff, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Welter Weight (ranked 794 p4p, 1043 weight class) and Shayne Corson (ranked 120 p4p, 153 weight class). Weight kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is They say that I'm Crazy. Shayne Corson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Welter Weight's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corson connects with a nice looking jab.
Weight moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corson misses with some punches.
Weight's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
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!
Weight pushes Corson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corson prevents a body shot from Weight.
A body shot lands from Corson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corson.
Corson has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Weight working aggressively here.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Corson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Weight.
Corson throws a head punch that misses.
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight prevents a body shot from Corson.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Corson's ribcage. Corson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corson takes a shot to the head.
Corson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Weight.
A short uppercut from Corson.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corson prevents a body shot from Weight.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight tries a body shot but Corson blocks it.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Corson tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corson.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Corson breaks from the clinch.
Corson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weight.
Weight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corson.
Corson lands with a nice body punch.
Weight moves forwards but Corson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Weight tries to clinch but Corson is having none of it.
Weight rushes Corson and presses him up against the cage.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corson struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Weight tries a body shot but Corson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight prevents Corson from breaking the clinch.
Weight misses with the head strike.
A short right from Weight.
Corson wants to break free but Weight has control.
Corson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weight misses with a body punch.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Corson controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corson as Weight tries to tie him up.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corson throws a head punch that misses.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Corson misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Corson's head.
Corson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weight closes the distance and clinches.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corson prevents a body shot from Weight.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corson prevents a body shot from Weight.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Corson tries to break free but Weight pushes him back against the cage.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Corson misses with the head strike.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight prevents a body shot from Corson.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight tries a body shot but Corson blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Corson digs a right hand into Weight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weight's gas tank.
Weight tries to work over Corson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Corson manages to break the clinch.
Shayne Corson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corson scores with a sloppy right hand. Weight should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Welter Weight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Corson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corson tries a head kick but it misses.
Weight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weight wants to clinch up but Corson keeps it at a distance.
Corson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weight tries to clinch up but Corson circles away and keeps his distance.
Corson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weight counters with a nice uppercut.
Corson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corson scores with a body shot.
Weight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Corson looks to move away, Weight throws a big counter combo but Corson just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weight thuds a left hand into Corson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corson swings widly with a right hand
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corson throws a sloppy head kick and Weight moves out of range easily.
Corson lands the left hand.
Weight instigates a clinch.
Corson blocks a body shot from Weight.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Corson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Corson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weight. Weight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson tries a head kick but it misses.
Corson swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a nice uppercut.
Weight scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Corson is rocked!
Weight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corson is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Weight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weight drops Corson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Weight follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welter Weight!
Welter Weight gave a mention to Shadow-Battle Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Costa (ranked 494 p4p, 598 weight class) and Timiko Chen Lo (ranked 68 p4p, 85 weight class). Chen Lo has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timiko Chen Lo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa throws a body punch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Costa defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Chen Lo digs a good body shot into Costa's ribs.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Chen Lo.
The crowd cheers as Costa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chen Lo doesn't seem phased though.
 It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Chen Lo lands with a good body shot.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chen Lo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timiko Chen Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa moves away from the strike by Chen Lo.
Costa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Costa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chen Lo.
Costa misses the jab.
Chen Lo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Chen Lo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Costa feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa connects with a body shot that sends Chen Lo's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Costa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chen Lo. That's going to slow Costa down.
Chen Lo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chen Lo's head.
Costa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Costa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Chen Lo catches Costa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Costa throws a hook but Chen Lo blocks it.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chen Lo leaves Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Chen Lo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick which misses Costa's front leg but catches the back leg as Costa tries to avoid it.
Chen Lo blocks a jab.
Chen Lo throws a big counter head kick but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Chen Lo leaves Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen Lo jabs Costa right on the nose. Costa blinks but takes it well.
Chen Lo lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into range.
Chen Lo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chen Lo scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from Chen Lo lands.
Chen Lo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chen Lo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chen Lo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Chen Lo tries a quick counter leg kick but Costa is wise to it.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costa throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Costa.
Chen Lo lands a right hook to the body.
Chen Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick from Chen Lo, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen Lo tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timiko Chen Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen Lo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Costa's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Costa's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Costa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Costa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chen Lo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo lands a big head kick that sends Costa tumbling to the mat! Chen Lo takes a step backwards and waves Costa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Costa is rocked!
Chen Lo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costa at a distance.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Costa misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Costa. That did some damage!
Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
Chen Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Costa. That did some damage!
Costa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timiko Chen Lo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Costa jabs Chen Lo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa swings for the body but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Costa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chen Lo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chen Lo lands a jab.
Chen Lo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa thuds a left hand into Chen Lo's body.
No joy there for Chen Lo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chen Lo moves away from the strike by Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut.
Timiko Chen Lo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chen Lo slips under a jab from Costa.
Costa's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Costa misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Chen Lo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chen Lo connects with an inside leg kick.
Chen Lo cracks Costa with a good jab.
Chen Lo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chen Lo throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Costa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chen Lo throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Chen Lo ducks down to avoid it.
Chen Lo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Costa defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo misses with a looping left.
Costa tries to counter with a takedown but Chen Lo is quick to defend against it.
Costa checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa throws a hook but Chen Lo blocks it.
Costa misses with a shot to the body
and Chen Lo counters with a low kick, right behind Costa 's knee.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chen Lo - that will leave a mark!
Chen Lo thows a leg kick but Costa checks it
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chen Lo.
A head kick misses from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo scores with a body shot.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Chen Lo looks for the body kick but Costa saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Chen Lo - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chen Lo lands a head kick!
Costa avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chen Lo throws a good cross that connects.
Chen Lo misses with a hook to the body
and Costa counters with a right hand to the body.
Chen Lo misses with a looping left.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo misses with the body kick
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
Costa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Costa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen Lo throws out the jab.
Costa works Chen Lo's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Chen Lo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Costa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chen Lo lands with a nice body punch.
Chen Lo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen Lo cracks Costa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timiko Chen Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Costa throws a shot to the body.
Costa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chen Lo is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen Lo is trying to stand.
Costa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chen Lo is looking to escape.
Timiko Chen Lo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Costa tries to control but Chen Lo wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is really struggling to control Chen Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chen Lo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Costa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chen Lo is looking to escape.
Costa content just to control the position here.
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.
Costa trying to control but Chen Lo is having none of it.
Santiago Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen Lo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa get's back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chen Lo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timiko Chen Lo!
Timiko Chen Lo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 328 p4p, 676 weight class) and Taine Raharuhi (ranked 39 p4p, 84 weight class). Bobblehead comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Bobblehead avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Bobblehead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharuhi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bobblehead throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raharuhi gets a clinch.
Bobblehead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raharuhi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bobblehead successfully pulls guard.
Bobblehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raharuhi is one step ahead there.
Bobblehead is looking for a triangle but Raharuhi pushes his legs off easily.
Raharuhi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bobblehead gets back to half guard.
Bobblehead is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bobblehead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raharuhi advances to half guard.
Raharuhi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bobblehead looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raharuhi prevents Bobblehead from improving his position.
Bobblehead gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead is trying to control the position but Raharuhi postures up.
Raharuhi won't allow Bobblehead to sweep him here.
Bobblehead being controlled here, momentarily.
Raharuhi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobblehead is keeping the position for now.
Raharuhi preventing the sweep.
Raharuhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobblehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobblehead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raharuhi is aware though and is defending well.
Raharuhi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bobblehead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bobblehead wants to sweep but no luck.
Raharuhi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobblehead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead working for submissions but it's allowed Raharuhi to get to half guard.
Raharuhi moves nicely into side control.
Bobblehead is trying to escape the position but Raharuhi is controlling the position.
Bobblehead manages to get back to half guard.
Bobblehead keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Raharuhi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bobblehead wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi is pressing down on Bobblehead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bobblehead is holding on for now.
Bobblehead trying to control but Raharuhi postures up.
Bobblehead is looking for a sweep. Raharuhi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raharuhi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bobblehead is trying to get back to full guard.
Raharuhi is keen to just control but Bobblehead is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raharuhi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taine Raharuhi 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.
Bobblehead catches Raharuhi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bobblehead throws a good cross that connects.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobblehead is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bobblehead.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bobblehead misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bobblehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Bobblehead misses.
Bobblehead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks.
Bobblehead misses with a hook to the body
and Bobblehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobblehead misses the jab.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Bobblehead throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Bobblehead misses with a looping left.
Bobblehead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Bobblehead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bobblehead thinking.
Bobblehead swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead staying out of range there.
Raharuhi works Bobblehead's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bobblehead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bobblehead goes for a double leg but Raharuhi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raharuhi continues to drive forward.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bobblehead misses with the combination.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raharuhi cracks Bobblehead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bobblehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobblehead moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bobblehead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Raharuhi defending well as Bobblehead loads up on a big left hand.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bobblehead.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobblehead.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Bobblehead throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Bobblehead's midsection.
Bobblehead 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 throws out a counter right but Bobblehead avoids it with no problem.
Bobblehead lands a lovely overhand right.
Bobblehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobblehead misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobblehead scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bobblehead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi wants to counter with a clinch but Bobblehead pushes him away.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Bobblehead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the body from Raharuhi misses
and Bobblehead counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Bobblehead's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead 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 throws out a loose jab but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobblehead throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Bobblehead fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead backing away here, and Raharuhi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Raharuhi blocks the low kick.
Bobblehead slips a jab and a cross from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bobblehead blocks a head kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Bobblehead.
Raharuhi feints a counter leg kick.
Bobblehead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobblehead connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Bobblehead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bobblehead misses the jab.
Bobblehead tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobblehead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bobblehead throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Bobblehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab from Bobblehead misses.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bobblehead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobblehead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bobblehead misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Bobblehead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bobblehead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Bobblehead.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bobblehead is out of range.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead tries to counter with a takedown but Raharuhi is quick to defend against it.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead lands a slapping body shot.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Bobblehead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Bobblehead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobblehead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi throws a big counter head kick but Bobblehead avoids it with no problem.
Bobblehead connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobblehead throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bobblehead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi lands the left hand.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Bobblehead's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Bobblehead knows he should have avoided that one.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy head kick and Bobblehead moves out of range easily.
Bobblehead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobblehead.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Bobblehead takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Bobblehead looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bobblehead misses with a straight left.
Bobblehead throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Bobby Bobblehead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobblehead looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobblehead checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Bobblehead defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Bobblehead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bobblehead with the inside leg kick.
Raharuhi fails to land with a series of punches.
Bobblehead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobblehead misses with a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Bobblehead moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a really nice looking cross but Bobblehead seems unphased.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bobblehead throws a series of punches but Raharuhi avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Bobblehead throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bobblehead loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobblehead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raharuhi's waist but Raharuhi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bobblehead off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobblehead throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Bobblehead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Bobblehead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Raharuhi finds it's way through Bobblehead's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Bobblehead tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobblehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobblehead with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi connects with a single shot there.
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Bobblehead's head.
Bobblehead misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raharuhi scores with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi defending well as Bobblehead loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A very excited looking Taine Raharuhi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 332 p4p, 517 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 43 p4p, 75 weight class). Dambullah kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boom Boom. Papa Moosh Dambullah has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dambullah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McStafferson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dambullah defends it well.
McStafferson goes for a double leg but Dambullah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dambullah continues to drive forward.
McStafferson shoots for a takedown but Dambullah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dambullah throws a right hand that McStafferson ducks under and follows up with a left that McStafferson also avoids with ease.
McStafferson dives in and grabs Dambullah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dambullah pushes down on McStafferson's head and hops out.
Papa Moosh Dambullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McStafferson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McStafferson is defended easily by Dambullah.
McStafferson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dambullah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at []—The Zoo—[] in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson shoots in for a double leg but Dambullah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Dambullah was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McStafferson.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dambullah stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson avoids the body shot from Dambullah.
McStafferson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dambullah's waist but Dambullah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McStafferson off to one side.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dambullah sprawls well. Dambullah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McStafferson gets slowly back to his feet.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt - Dambullah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dambullah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Dambullah misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McStafferson.
McStafferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McStafferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
McStafferson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that McStafferson 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.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Dambullah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McStafferson.
McStafferson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dambullah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah controlling McStafferson's posture.
Dambullah wants to sweep but no luck.
McStafferson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McStafferson wants to advance to full mount but Dambullah doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McStafferson won't allow Dambullah to sweep him here.
Dambullah trying to control the position.
McStafferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McStafferson content to stall in guard here.
Dambullah keeping full guard, as McStafferson tries to pass.
McStafferson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McStafferson looking to pass the guard.
Dambullah has control of McStafferson's left arm, preventing McStafferson from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McStafferson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dambullah keeping full guard, as McStafferson tries to pass.
Dambullah is pulling down on McStafferson's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dambullah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McStafferson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dambullah's guard.
Dambullah controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dambullah is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Papa Moosh Dambullah will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dambullah stuffs the takedown.
McStafferson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dambullah fires out a quick counter leg kick but McStafferson just manages to avoid it.
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but McStafferson ducks down to avoid it.
McStafferson tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McStafferson.
Papa Moosh Dambullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dambullah is fending him off so far but McStafferson persists. Nope, Dambullah circles away and we're back to standing.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is winning the standup battle so far.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dambullah as he jumps to the side.
McStafferson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dambullah napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dambullah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McStafferson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dambullah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dambullah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dambullah pulls McStafferson in close to his closed guard and prevents McStafferson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dambullah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McStafferson, into his guard.
Dambullah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McStafferson looking for subs off his back but Dambullah has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dambullah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.
Dambullah controlling the action here.
Dambullah continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McStafferson!
Dambullah controlling from mount.
Dambullah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dambullah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McStafferson is looking to get to half guard.
Dambullah looking to control but McStafferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dambullah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dambullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McStafferson can do to turn this around?
Dambullah looking to control but McStafferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dambullah controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McStafferson darts in looking for a takedown but Dambullah gets double underhooks and turns McStafferson into the cage.
Dambullah is looking to counter with a body kick.
McStafferson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dambullah is fending him off so far but McStafferson persists. Nope, Dambullah circles away and we're back to standing.
McStafferson throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McStafferson is fighting to break Dambullah's control of his arms but Dambullah is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson trying to control but Dambullah is working from the bottom.
McStafferson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dambullah 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.
Dambullah slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dambullah pulls his head out easily.
Dambullah stalling.
McStafferson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dambullah wants to pass the guard but McStafferson is defending well.
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dambullah in particular looking to stall.
McStafferson won't allow Dambullah to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dambullah prevents McStafferson from improving his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dambullah as he jumps to the side.
Papa Moosh Dambullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson shoots in but no luck this time.
McStafferson dives in and grabs Dambullah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dambullah pushes down on McStafferson's head and hops out.
Dambullah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McStafferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McStafferson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McStafferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dambullah leaves McStafferson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaz McStafferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dambullah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dambullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McStafferson doesn't seem bothered though.
McStafferson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McStafferson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dambullah circles away.
Dambullah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dambullah's jab looks to have found its range, popping McStafferson under the eye.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dambullah lands a nice hook to McStafferson's body. McStafferson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McStafferson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dambullah to score with a decent uppercut.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice jab there from Dambullah.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dambullah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
During a confident post fight interview, Papa Moosh Dambullah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Miletich (ranked 203 p4p, 107 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 31 p4p, 15 weight class). McCraken has chosen Bulgine as his entrance music. Dougal McCraken has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Miletich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Miletich misses.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
Miletich just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands with a slapping head kick.
Miletich throws a leg kick that misses.
Miletich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Miletich does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miletich.
Miletich missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken drops his hands momentarily and Miletich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miletich.
Miletich looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Miletich looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Miletich's leg. Miletich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miletich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miletich has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Miletich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken blocks a head kick by Miletich.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a hook but Miletich blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken punishes Miletich's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Miletich's shoulder, as Miletich tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMiletich.
Miletich looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken defending well as Miletich loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miletich.
Some wild striking there from Miletich.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miletich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miletich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken lands a jab to Miletich's midsection.
Miletich throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
Miletich looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Miletich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCraken.
Miletich pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Miletich settles back down.
Miletich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich with a nice calf kick.
Miletich lands the left hand.
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!
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miletich moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Miletich's body. Miletich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miletich scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
Miletich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miletich just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Miletich misses.
McCraken cracks Miletich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miletich digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miletich goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
Miletich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miletich tried to counter with a leg kick but McCraken avoided it.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Miletich avoids the head kick by McCraken.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Miletich looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Miletich misses with a low kick.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miletich throws out the jab.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miletich wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miletich 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Miletich misses.
Miletich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miletich's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Miletich.
Miletich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Miletich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miletich misses with a head kick.
McCraken moves out of range as Miletich strikes.
McCraken swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miletich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Nice shot by McCraken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miletich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miletich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miletich ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Miletich throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Miletich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Miletich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McCraken throws a low kick but Miletich moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Miletich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miletich.
McCraken checks a low kick from Miletich.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miletich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Miletich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken throws a hook but Miletich blocks it.
Miletich misses with a body shot.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Miletich.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miletich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Miletich takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Miletich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
Miletich misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miletich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miletich.
McCraken throws the left hand but Miletich avoids the punch easily.
Miletich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miletich's sensitive parts.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich shoots in for a takedown but McCraken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken checks a leg kick.
Miletich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Miletich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miletich half committed to a counter leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Miletich might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McCraken jabs at Miletich's body.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Miletich moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken misses with a jab to the body
letting Miletich counter with a right hand.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miletich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miletich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miletich throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCraken throws a lazy uppercut
and Miletich counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miletich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Miletich avoids it with no problem.
McCraken catches Miletich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Miletich's front leg but catches the back leg as Miletich tries to avoid it.
Miletich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCraken.
Miletich misses with a two punch combination.
Miletich throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken connects with the punch.
Miletich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCraken as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Miletich misses its intended target.
Miletich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCraken but McCraken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Miletich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Miletich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miletich.
McCraken scores with a hook.
A left lands for McCraken.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken lands with a hook. Miletich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miletich 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miletich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCraken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miletich circles away quickly and effectively.
Miletich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miletich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miletich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miletich dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Miletich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken wants to slow Miletich down by chopping away at his legs.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miletich walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Miletich moved away.
McCraken cracks Miletich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miletich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miletich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Miletich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Miletich.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Miletich.
Miletich misses with a straight right.
Miletich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Miletich fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCraken just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from McCraken misses.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Miletich moved away.
Miletich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
Nice jab there from McCraken.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Miletich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miletich throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Miletich misses with a straight right.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miletich.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for McCraken.
Danga de danga de dang - McCraken scores with a four punch combination!
McCraken throws a right hand that Miletich ducks under and follows up with a left that Miletich also avoids with ease.
Miletich takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Miletich misses with a straight right.
Mitch Miletich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miletich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Miletich blocks it well.
Miletich looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Miletich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miletich lands a head shot.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
No luck for Miletich with that takedown attempt.
Nice cross by McCraken.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Miletich's belly button to the back.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Miletich.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miletich shoots in looking for a takedown but McCraken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miletich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miletich on the side of the head.
Miletich dives in and scores a takedown into McCraken's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCraken pulls Miletich in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miletich trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCraken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miletich is controlling him.
McCraken pulls Miletich in close to his closed guard and prevents Miletich from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCraken trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCraken is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCraken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miletich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCraken.
McCraken jabs at Miletich's body.
Miletich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCraken 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 30 p4p, 146 weight class) and Farboleous Ricard (ranked 4 p4p, 20 weight class). Hoppe comes into the arena with Wind of Change blaring out of the sound system. Ricard has chosen Vibe Killer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe darts in looking for a takedown but Ricard gets double underhooks and turns Hoppe into the cage.
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.
Ricard misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoppe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoppe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ricard throws a good cross that connects.
Hoppe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoppe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ricard on the side of the head.
Ricard tests Hoppe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricard missing with a left hand there. Hoppe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hoppe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoppe throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
Hoppe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricard.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ricard.
Ricard connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ricard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoppe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ricard somewhat.
Hoppe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoppe walks into a straight right hand from Ricard.
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Hoppe is looking to wear down Ricard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoppe misses with a straight right.
Ricard 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.
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
Hoppe misses with a looping left.
Ricard is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ricard looks to throw a body kick
and Hoppe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoppe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Ricard misses
and Hoppe counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ricard manages to get back to half guard.
Hoppe goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Ricard does a handstand and catches Hoppe in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Ricard on top - Hoppe is already out from the submission! Ricard gives Hoppe's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard is the new lightweight champion!
Farboleous Ricard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santino Lombardo (ranked 8 p4p, 95 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 2 p4p, 13 weight class). Lombardo comes to the cage accompanied by Illusions. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro lands a head kick!
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Regueiro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lombardo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lombardo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Regueiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Regueiro jabs Lombardo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombardo counters with an outside leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Lombardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Lombardo moves out of range.
Lombardo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lombardo looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Regueiro sizes up Lombardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lombardo blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a combination that misses
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Lombardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body.
As Regueiro backs away, Lombardo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
Regueiro jumps guard but Lombardo stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lombardo lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Regueiro.
Nice body punch from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Lombardo gets through Regueiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Lombardo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Regueiro gets control of Lombardo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Regueiro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo content to stall in guard here.
Lombardo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Regueiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lombardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lombardo defends well.
Lombardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Regueiro is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Lombardo from controlling successfully.
Regueiro has his foot on Lombardo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lombardo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lombardo is stalling in the full guard.
Lombardo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lombardo.
Regueiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Regueiro keeping full guard, as Lombardo tries to pass.
Lombardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Regueiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lombardo has managed to get both his arms back between Regueiro's legs - danger averted.
Regueiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lombardo is aware though and is defending well.
Regueiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Regueiro is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lombardo rolls with it to try and escape but Regueiro cranks on the arm and Lombardo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro is the new welterweight champion!
Julio Regueiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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