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OFK 25 - Reilly Vs Escobarre PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sampson (ranked 3545 p4p, 2847 weight class) and John Patill (ranked 352 p4p, 296 weight class). Patill is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Soldiers eyes. John Patill will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Patill!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sampson drags the fight down to the ground.
Sampson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Patill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sampson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patill has managed to get both his arms back between Sampson's legs - danger averted.
Patill stopping the sweep attempt from Sampson.
Sampson working for a triangle but Patill defends it easily.
Sampson is controlling Patill's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Patill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sampson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patill has managed to get both his arms back between Sampson's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sampson is looking for a triangle but Patill pushes his legs off easily.
That's two 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.
Patill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Patill working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Patill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Patill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sampson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Patill controls the pace.
Sampson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sampson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Patill might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sampson shoots in and drives through. Patill sprawls well.
Sampson sets himself, and Patill steps forward looking for the clinch! Sampson avoids it this time.
Sampson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patill tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sampson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Patill counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sampson!
Patill lands an elbow.
Patill is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sampson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sampson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sampson is looking for a sweep. Patill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patill stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to get back to full guard but Patill has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sampson tries to buck Patill off but Patill is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patill is staying tight to Sampson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sampson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Patill dominated that round.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patill drives through with a takedown into Sampson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Patill stopping the sweep attempt from Sampson.
Sampson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sampson has momentary wrist control but Patill slips an elbow through the middle.
Sampson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Patill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
John Patill has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Patill passes into half guard.
Patill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Patill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sampson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patill slows the pace down in half guard.
Patill is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Patill passes to full mount!
Sampson tries to hold on but Patill pushes him away.
Sampson is looking to get to half guard.
Sampson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patill is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sampson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Patill jumps into side control!
Sampson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sampson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patill tries to strike from the bottom.
Patill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Patill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patill will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Patill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Patill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sampson has managed to clinch.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Patill has him pressed against the cage.
Patill lands a takedown into guard.
Sampson wants to sweep here but Patill controlling him for the moment.
Sampson working for a triangle but Patill defends it easily.
Patill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Patill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson keeping full guard, as Patill tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sampson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Patill keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
Sampson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sampson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sampson is looking to work some ground and pound but Patill has wrist control.
Patill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, Patill seems content to control.
Sampson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patill stalling.
Sampson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patill's back!
Patill is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sampson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sampson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Patill is trying to get back to his feet but Sampson has full control of the position and if anything, Patill has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Patill defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sampson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Patill passes into side control.
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.
Sampson pushes Patill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Patill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Patill is working Sampson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Patill moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sampson tries to bench press Patill off him but Patill keeps the position.
Sampson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson trying to remain calm as Patill controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Patill.
I've got Patill 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Patill!
Post fight, an emotional John Patill said 'I have tore through every single one of my opponents. GET READY FOR CRUSHER'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maruim Silva (ranked 6310 p4p, 25001 weight class) and Billy Burns (ranked 466 p4p, 526 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maruim Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Burns!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burns has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Burns punches the canvas rather than the man.
Burns cracks Silva with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Silva from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burns's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Silva right now.
Burns lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Silva.
Silva wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva trying to control but not successfully.
Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Burns.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva!
Silva is fighting to break Burns's control of his arms but Burns is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Burns has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Silva wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Burns is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Burns's guard.
Silva won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burns is looking to advance position but Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burns to the mat! Burns manages to get full guard.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burns lands strikes from half guard.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control here.
Burns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Billy Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Burns is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Burns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burns to the ground. Silva is now in Burns's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva stays in close to Burns's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maruim Silva 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burns trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two 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.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Burns has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burns has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Burns wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva prevents Burns from improving his position.
Burns is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maruim Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maruim Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Brockington (ranked 4327 p4p, 3493 weight class) and Anton Krasov (ranked 534 p4p, 467 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Krasov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasov lands a jab to the head.
Brockington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brockington somewhat.
Krasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brockington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krasov is defending well.
Krasov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Krasov can't fight it off and eventually Brockington manages to take the fight to the floor. Krasov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krasov kicks Brockington off and gets to his feet.
Krasov closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockington wants to take the fight to the mat but Krasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brockington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brockington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krasov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brockington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krasov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krasov wants to stand but Brockington is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brockington pulls Krasov in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brockington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krasov is aware though and is defending well.
Brockington wants to control the position but Krasov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington is looking to escape.
Brockington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brockington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krasov wants to stand up but Brockington has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krasov misses with a head kick.
Brockington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krasov clinches.
Krasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Krasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brockington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Krasov regains guard.
Brockington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Krasov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brockington, into his guard.
Krasov is posturing up here but Brockington has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Krasov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Krasov has to tap! Slick submission there by Brockington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Brockington!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zak Foley (ranked 2572 p4p, 4022 weight class) and Ack Rack (ranked 377 p4p, 505 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ack Rack!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rack crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foley - the referee stops the clock and Rack gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foley. Rack manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foley lands a right hook to the body.
Rack goes for a double leg but Foley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foley continues to drive forward.
Rack shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foley sprawls well. Foley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rack gets slowly back to his feet.
Foley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rack darts in looking for a takedown but Foley gets double underhooks and turns Rack into the cage.
Zak Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ack Rack.
Foley connects with an inside leg kick.
Foley swinging wildly here.
Foley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rack looks winded!
Foley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rack misses with an uppercut. Foley saw that one coming.
Foley stuns Rack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rack has time to react.
 It looks like Ack Rack has been cut.
Foley scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley lands a big head kick that sends Rack tumbling to the mat! Foley takes a step backwards and waves Rack back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Rack is rocked!
Foley lands a right hook to the body.
Rack is still on wobbly legs! Can Foley finish him?
Foley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rack's sensitive parts.
Rack switches off momentarily and Foley cracks him with a monster right hand! Rack topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Foley dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Foley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zak Foley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dixon (ranked 5955 p4p, 5927 weight class) and Jure Jez (ranked 618 p4p, 615 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jure Jez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jez moves into range and clinches up with Dixon.
Jez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jez throws a solid leg kick but Dixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jez.
A solid body kick from Dixon.
Jez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jez fails with a takedown attempt.
As Jez backs away, Dixon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jez is adopting a defensive guard.
Dixon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jez!
Jez lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jez lands a nice forearm strike.
Jez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
Jez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dixon to his feet.
Dixon lands a leg kick that knocks Jez off balance momentarily.
Jez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jez gets control of Dixon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jez, not yet.
Jez is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jez wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jez has wrist control.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jez is pulling down on Dixon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dixon, at least for the moment.
Dixon stands up over Jez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses. Jez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Jez!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Jez controlling him for the moment.
Jez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jez gets to his feet - Dixon follows without any prompting.
Dixon leaves Jez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick lands for Dixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Jez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jez tries to clinch but Dixon moves away
and Dixon counters with a good low kick that Jez was not able to check.
Jure Jez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Jez misses
and Dixon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jez misses with a takedown attempt - Dixon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon is looking to counter the offense by Jez and move into the clinch.
A lazy left from Dixon finds it's target.
Jez moves to clinch but Dixon breaks away
and Dixon counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a low kick, right behind Jez 's knee.
Jez throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon connects with a solid leg kick.
Jez misses with a body kick.
Dixon leaves Jez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jure Jez.
Dixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Jez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jez goes for a double leg but Dixon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dixon continues to drive forward.
Jez throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jez.
Jez fails with a takedown attempt.
Jez is breathing heavily.
Jez fails with the takedown.
Jez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dixon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dixon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jez.
Dixon tried to counter with a leg kick but Jez avoided it.
Jez wants to clinch but Dixon slips to the side
and Dixon counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dixon as Jez shoots in.
Jez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jez.
Joe Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dixon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jez misses with a takedown
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Dixon.
Jez 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.
Dixon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jez's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jez keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dixon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jez tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dixon. Jez shrugs it off though.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dixon enables Jez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dixon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jez wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jez cracks Dixon with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jez lands a couple of elbows.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Jez from controlling successfully.
Jez postures up and lands a big shot to Dixon's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jez distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. Jez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jez controlling the action here.
Jez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jez lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon taking some punishment here, with Jez in his half guard.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Jez is very close to passing his half guard.
Jez is trying for a kimura here. Dixon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jure Jez!
Joe Dixon was interviewed post fight and said 'I promise to give you guys a better performance next time'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Walker (ranked 1924 p4p, 22870 weight class) and Gena Lap (ranked 284 p4p, 670 weight class). Chief Walker 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gena Lap!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Lap looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lap fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Walker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walker scores with a jab.
Walker blocks a head kick by Lap.
Lap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Lap manages to avoid it.
Lap should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Walker lands an uppercut, right on the button! Lap tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Walker!
An out of breath Chief Walker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 2780 p4p, 2110 weight class) and Ricardo Milos (ranked 358 p4p, 276 weight class). Suleijma Tudekiks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suleijma Tudekiks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Milos!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milos blocks a head kick by Tudekiks.
A countering left hand to the body from Milos misses.
Milos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tudekiks wants to clinch up but Milos keeps it at a distance.
Milos cracks Tudekiks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Milos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tudekiks to stand back up!
 It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Milos! Tudekiks is out on his feet! Milos rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Tudekiks is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Tudekiks is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Milos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cusumano (ranked 2459 p4p, 4376 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 358 p4p, 540 weight class). Cusumano comes into the arena with Gamefire blaring out of the sound system. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilous throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Bilous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Bilous.
Bilous swinging wildly here.
Jab by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Bilous - just one landing.
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from Bilous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bilous misses its intended target.
Bilous lunges at Cusumano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cusumano's hand.
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusumano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bilous.
Bilous looks to land a right hand but Cusumano moved out of range.
Cusumano avoids the head kick by Bilous.
A jab from Bilous does it's job there.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Bilous avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bilous checks a leg kick.
A left and a right from Bilous both land. Nice combination.
Bilous throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano.
An attempted straight right counter from Cusumano misses the target.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Bilous ducks under and follows up with a left that Bilous also avoids with ease.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Bilous. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bilous.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bilous takes one on the button.
Bilous throws a hook to the side of Cusumano's head but Cusumano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bilous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Cusumano's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cusumano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cusumano misses with a straight left.
Cusumano blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bilous, as that shot connected.
Cusumano lands a body shot.
No joy there for Bilous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cusumano lands a two punch combo.
Bilous tries to land a front kick but Cusumano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bilous misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Cusumano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bilous takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bilous throws a jab when Cusumano was well out of range.
Bilous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
A big left from Bilous misses.
Bilous throws a head kick that misses.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bilous misses with a double jab.
Cusumano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve Cusumano's cut is getting worse.
Cusumano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cusumano misses the body punch
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bilous walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cusumano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Cusumano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bilous throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily.
Cusumano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bilous takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bilous looks winded!
Cusumano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bilous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Bilous with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bilous.
Cusumano lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano moves away from the strike by Bilous.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bilous manages to avoid it.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
The crowd cheers as Bilous lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cusumano doesn't seem phased though.
Bilous misses with a right hand
and Cusumano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Bilous lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cusumano punishes Bilous's body with a nice straight punch.
Cusumano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bilous throws out the jab.
Cusumano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bilous.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bilous connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bilous counters with a stiff right hand.
Bilous throws a lazy head kick
and Cusumano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cusumano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bilous throws a hook to the side of Cusumano's head but Cusumano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bilous moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
Bilous tries a head kick but it misses.
Cusumano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bilous lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Bilous.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Bilous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Bilous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous tries a head kick but it misses.
Cusumano checks the leg kick.
Cusumano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bilous on the side of the head.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Bilous avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusumano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bilous.
It seemed like Bilous was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano checks a low kick from Bilous.
Cusumano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bilouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Bilous releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from Bilous.
Cusumano avoids a kick to the body.
Bilous misses with a body shot.
Cusumano lands a left and a right that send Bilous crashing to the mat, dazed. Cusumano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bilous is rocked!
It looks like Pavlo Bilous has been cut.
Cusumano lands with a big right hook that stumbles Bilous - he's out on his feet here! Cusumano follows up with another monster hook that separates Bilous from consciousness! Bilous falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Cusumano stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Cusumano!
An out of breath Steve Cusumano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jettrin Saenamuang (ranked 797 p4p, 1826 weight class) and Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 105 p4p, 207 weight class). Irrawaddy has chosen Laos Rules! as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jettrin Saenamuang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Saenamuang does no damage.
Irrawaddy lands with an uppercut that bounces Saenamuang off the cage and back into range.
Nice cross by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang looks to land a right hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range.
Irrawaddy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saenamuang with a body shot.
Saenamuang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
It looked like Saenamuang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saenamuang takes one on the button.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Irrawaddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Saenamuang.
Nice defenses there by Saenamuang.
An attempted straight right counter from Saenamuang misses the target.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Saenamuang moves away and avoids it.
Saenamuang throws a head kick but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy moves into range and clinches up with Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saenamuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Irrawaddy is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenamuang stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy keeps trying to improve his position.
Irrawaddy keeping moving, preventing Saenamuang from controlling successfully.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saenamuang advances position into side control!
Saenamuang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saenamuang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irrawaddy keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saenamuang takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Irrawaddy to pass into mount.
Saenamuang is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Irrawaddy is working to get back to half guard.
Saenamuang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang is looking to stand but Irrawaddy has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Irrawaddy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saenamuang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irrawaddy working to try and regain half guard.
Irrawaddy tries to hold on but Saenamuang postures up.
Irrawaddy is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang is looking to take a break and control but Irrawaddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saenamuang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Irrawaddy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep here but Saenamuang controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jettrin Saenamuang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saenamuang swats away the attempt to clinch by Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang is looking to clinch but Irrawaddy is avoiding it.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irrawaddy dodges the punch combination from Saenamuang.
A head kick by Saenamuang misses
and Saenamuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saenamuang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy connects with a jab.
Jettrin Saenamuang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saenamuang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irrawaddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Saenamuang's head but Saenamuang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saenamuang scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saenamuang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saenamuang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saenamuang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saenamuang moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irrawaddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irrawaddy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saenamuang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang throws a right hand that Irrawaddy ducks under and follows up with a left that Irrawaddy also avoids with ease.
Irrawaddy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Irrawaddy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saenamuang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saenamuang misses with a wild combination.
Jettrin Saenamuang is winning the standup battle so far.
Irrawaddy dodges the punch combination from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saenamuang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Saenamuang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saenamuang throws a sloppy head kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a left to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Saenamuang's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy dodges the punch combination from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses.
Saenamuang needs to keep his hands up - Irrawaddy had a free shot at his head there.
Irrawaddy thuds his right hand into Saenamuang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Saenamuang avoids it easily.
Saenamuang throws a right and a left that Irrawaddy avoids nicely.
Saenamuang misses with a double jab.
Saenamuang misses with a combination
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice body shot.
Irrawaddy cracks Saenamuang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saenamuang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Saenamuang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy lands with a cross.
Saenamuang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saenamuang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Saenamuang is predictable there
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Saenamuang avoids it easily.
Saenamuang staying out of range there.
A combination from Saenamuang does no damage.
Saenamuang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch there but Saenamuang circles away.
A head kick from Saenamuang lands but Irrawaddy takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Saenamuang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Saenamuang is just out of range.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saenamuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot.
Jettrin Saenamuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irrawaddy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Saenamuang misses with an uppercut
and Irrawaddy counters with a right hand to the body.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch.
Irrawaddy lands a glancing blow to the side of Saenamuang's head.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Saenamuang misses with a wild combination.
Saenamuang lands with a kick to the temple. Irrawaddy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice strike.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot to the body.
Saenamuang throws a lazy head kick
letting Irrawaddy counter with a right hand.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch up but Saenamuang keeps it at a distance.
Saenamuang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Irrawaddy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saenamuang at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Irrawaddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saenamuang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses
enabling Irrawaddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Saenamuang ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang is looking to slow Irrawaddy down with leg kicks.
Irrawaddy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jettrin Saenamuang has been cut.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Saenamuang's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a series of wild punches.
Saenamuang throws a lazy right hand but Irrawaddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Irrawaddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saenamuang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy blocks a low kick nicely.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Saenamuang counters with a three punch combo that has Irrawaddy backing up. Irrawaddy nods at Saenamuang to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saenamuang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irrawaddy thuds his right hand into Saenamuang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saenamuang misses with a double jab.
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Saenamuang slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
A combination from Saenamuang does no damage.
Irrawaddy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saenamuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saenamuang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saenamuang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irrawaddy's head.
Irrawaddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Saenamuang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irrawaddy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the body kick.
Saenamuang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands the left hand.
Saenamuang misses with a right hand
and Irrawaddy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Saenamuang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saenamuang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Irrawaddy backs up against the cage.
Saenamuang throws a head kick but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy lands a jab to the head.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saenamuang has time to react.
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 Saenamuang is rocked!
Irrawaddy throws a lazy right hand but Saenamuang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Saenamuang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saenamuang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saenamuang seems to have got his legs back now.
Saenamuang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saenamuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
It looked like Saenamuang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Saenamuang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saenamuang instigates a clinch.
Saenamuang has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Irrawaddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saenamuang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy scores with a shoulder strike.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Saenamuang throws a head punch that misses.
Saenamuang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Irrawaddy takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ken Irrawaddy has been cut.
Irrawaddy is trying to pull guard but Saenamuang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang working aggressively here.
A short left from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy presses Saenamuang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saenamuang takes a shot to the head.
Saenamuang misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saenamuang blocking some punches.
Saenamuang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saenamuang lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy presses Saenamuang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jettrin Saenamuang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saenamuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot to the body.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saenamuang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Irrawaddy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irrawaddy misses with the head strike.
Irrawaddy manages to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saenamuang passes into half guard.
Irrawaddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Saenamuang wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ken Irrawaddy just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saenamuang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Irrawaddy punishes Saenamuang's body with a nice straight punch.
Saenamuang scores with a one two! Irrawaddy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saenamuang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saenamuang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy throws out a counter right but Saenamuang avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Saenamuang misses.
Irrawaddy jabs Saenamuang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saenamuang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Saenamuang misses.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Irrawaddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Saenamuang misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saenamuang tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saenamuang dodges the punch combination from Irrawaddy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saenamuang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saenamuang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saenamuang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irrawaddy's head.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saenamuang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saenamuang misses with a double jab
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Irrawaddy throws out a loose jab but Saenamuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saenamuang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Irrawaddy counter with a right hand.
Irrawaddy instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but Saenamuang blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang throws an elbow but it misses.
Irrawaddy lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irrawaddy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irrawaddy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saenamuang throws an elbow that misses.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but Saenamuang won't allow it.
Irrawaddy scores with a shoulder strike.
Irrawaddy misses with the head strike.
Irrawaddy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saenamuang has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy - that landed with a thud.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saenamuang walks away with a smile on his face. Irrawaddy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saenamuang throws a nice looking combination but Irrawaddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irrawaddy staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang connects with a body shot that sends Irrawaddy's belly button to the back.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Saenamuang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saenamuang throws the left hand but Irrawaddy avoids the punch easily.
Saenamuang throws a right and a left that Irrawaddy avoids nicely.
Saenamuang tries a head kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Saenamuang slips the punch.
Saenamuang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saenamuang throws a lazy uppercut
and Irrawaddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy connects with a looping right hand.
Saenamuang misses with a right hand
and Irrawaddy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saenamuang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jettrin Saenamuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Irrawaddy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irrawaddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saenamuang misses with the head strike.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irrawaddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Saenamuang on the inside.
Irrawaddy gets control of Saenamuang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Irrawaddy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saenamuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saenamuang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Irrawaddy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saenamuang passes into half guard.
Irrawaddy is not content to let Saenamuang control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Irrawaddy dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saenamuang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saenamuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
A combination from Saenamuang does no damage.
Saenamuang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saenamuang throws a push kick but Irrawaddy slaps the foot to one side.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saenamuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saenamuang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy misses with a series of wild punches.
Saenamuang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saenamuang tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saenamuang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irrawaddy looks to land a right hand but Saenamuang moved out of range.
Saenamuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saenamuang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saenamuang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irrawaddy circles away quickly and effectively.
Irrawaddy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saenamuang misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenamuang moves away from the strike by Irrawaddy.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Saenamuang slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saenamuang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irrawaddy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Saenamuang's defenses.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saenamuang tries to bum rush Irrawaddy with a series of wild strikes but Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saenamuang fails to land with a series of punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Saenamuang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irrawaddy's head.
Saenamuang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Saenamuang does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saenamuang moves away.
Saenamuang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang tries to close the distance and clinch but Irrawaddy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saenamuang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook.
Saenamuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Irrawaddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saenamuang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irrawaddy lands a jab to Saenamuang's midsection.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saenamuang.
Saenamuang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Irrawaddy lands a left hand.
Irrawaddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang throws a head punch that misses.
Saenamuang lands with a light punch inside.
Saenamuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saenamuang working aggressively here.
Irrawaddy working aggressively here.
Saenamuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang blocks a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irrawaddys head.
Saenamuang misses with some punches.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Saenamuang avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Saenamuang lands a nice uppercut.
Saenamuang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Irrawaddy lands an uppercut.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Saenamuang controls the action.
Irrawaddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Saenamuang does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irrawaddy! But no joy.
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saenamuang ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy forces Saenamuang back against the cage and clinches.
Irrawaddy lands 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!
Saenamuang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang lands a nice elbow.
Saenamuang working aggressively here.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but Saenamuang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irrawaddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irrawaddy prevents a body shot from Saenamuang.
Good body shot from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Saenamuang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saenamuang trying to land knees to the body.
Saenamuang lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang is leaning against Irrawaddy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy lands with a short shot to the head.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jettrin Saenamuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jettrin Saenamuang.
I think Irrawaddy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ken Irrawaddy!
Ken Irrawaddy is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John C Reilly (ranked 411 p4p, 1226 weight class) and Pablo Escobarre (ranked 61 p4p, 169 weight class). Reilly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John C. Reilly Funniest Moments. Escobarre has chosen Xzibit- Alcoholic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John C Reilly could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Escobarre's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John C Reilly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Escobarre!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like John C Reilly has been cut.
Escobarre takes one on the button.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Escobarre pushes him off.
Escobarre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly lands a jab to Escobarre's midsection.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Reilly finds it's way through Escobarre's defenses.
Jab, jab by Reilly - just one landing.
Escobarre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reilly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Escobarre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobarre cracks Reilly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Escobarre throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Reilly does it's job there.
Escobarre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobarre defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Escobarre unleashes a big counter combination but Reilly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Escobarre with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Reilly.
Reilly waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Escobarre to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Escobarre is rocked!
Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Escobarre is still in real trouble! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly postures up in Escobarre's guard and throws a big left but Escobarre blocks it.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Escobarre seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobarre keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.
Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reilly postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobarre keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.
Escobarre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Escobarre has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre looking for a guillotine here but Reilly defends easily.
Escobarre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Escobarre trying to control the position here.
Escobarre looking for a guillotine here but Reilly defends easily.
Reilly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobarre misses with a few strikes there.
Reilly lands a jab to Escobarre's midsection.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobarre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reilly with a body shot.
Reilly throws out a powerful jab.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly tries to counter with a takedown but Escobarre is quick to defend against it.
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobarre. Escobarre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobarre throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reilly is defended easily by Escobarre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobarre's waist but Escobarre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reilly off to one side.
Reilly works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Escobarre works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
John C Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Escobarre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John C Reilly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John C Reilly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reilly misses with a takedown attempt - Escobarre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Escobarre to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobarre staying out of range there.
Escobarre thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobarre cracks Reilly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Escobarre avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Escobarre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Escobarre with the counter takedown but Reilly avoids it easily.
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Escobarre moves away and avoids it.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobarre.
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobarre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Reilly avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobarre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escobarre.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John C Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobarre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobarre scrambles back to his feet.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobarre is just out of range.
Escobarre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobarre lands with a right hand.
Reilly tries to clinch but Escobarre is having none of it.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Escobarre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reilly tries to clinch
and Escobarre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobarre throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobarre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reilly, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Escobarre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobarre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Escobarre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobarre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Reilly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly content to stall in guard here.
Escobarre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobarre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throwing strikes from guard but Escobarre blocks nicely.
Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Escobarre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reilly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobarre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reilly won't allow Escobarre to sweep him here.
Escobarre controlling Reilly's posture.
Reilly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escobarre trying to control the position.
Escobarre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobarre working for a triangle but Reilly defends it easily.
Escobarre working a defensive guard here.
Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobarre takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Escobarre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Escobarre is trying to control the position but Reilly postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John C Reilly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Reilly misses.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
Reilly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobarre is fending him off so far but Reilly persists. Nope, Escobarre circles away and we're back to standing.
Reilly connects with a single shot there.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobarre can do to turn this around?
Reilly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobarre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Reilly jabs at Escobarre's body.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobarre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Escobarre's shoulder, as Escobarre tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly gets a clinch.
Escobarre misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Escobarre lands a right hand.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobarre gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lands a nice shot to the body.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly wants a takedown.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobarre lands an uppercut.
Escobarre misses with a body punch.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobarre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobarre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Escobarre.
A short body shot lands from Escobarre as the two fighters clinch.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escobarre pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John C Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobarre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Escobarre moves away and avoids it.
Reilly scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobarre takes one to the side of the head.
Escobarre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobarre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobarre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Reilly tries to clinch but Escobarre moves out of range.
A big right from Escobarre misses.
Reilly blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Escobarre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobarre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.
Reilly throws a hook but Escobarre blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Escobarre's shoulder, as Escobarre tries to avoid the shot.
Escobarre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Escobarre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
Reilly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Reilly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reilly presses Escobarre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobarre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly is leaning against Escobarre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly has clasped his hands together around Escobarre's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Reilly working the head with strikes.
Escobarre is looking to regain half guard here but Reilly keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Escobarre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Reilly working away.
Reilly happy to just control the position for now.
Reilly working the head and body with strikes.
Escobarre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reilly tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Check out the look on Reilly's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Escobarre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John C Reilly clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John C Reilly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reilly works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.
Reilly thuds a left hand into Escobarre's body.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Escobarre moved out of range nicely.
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly scores with a leg kick.
Reilly cracks Escobarre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobarre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobarre has time to react.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Reilly ducks right into an uppercut from Escobarre.
Escobarre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobarre! But no joy.
Reilly lands a big shot that drops Escobarre! Can he finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Escobarre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Escobarre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Escobarre trying to keep a closed guard but Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobarre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Escobarre trying to control the position here.
Reilly looking to pass the guard.
That's two 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.
Escobarre trying to keep a closed guard but Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
Reilly trying to control but Escobarre is working from the bottom.
Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reilly wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is keeping the position.
Escobarre is trying to keep Reilly in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reilly tries to land a leg kick but Escobarre saw it coming and moves away.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Escobarre loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reilly works the jab nicely.
Escobarre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reilly cracks Escobarre with an open hand slap.
Escobarre swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
Escobarre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobarre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre blocks a jab.
Reilly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Escobarre or perhaps it was just good defense by Reilly, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly jabs Escobarre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly shoots in and drives through. Escobarre sprawls well.
Escobarre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Escobarre's shoulder, as Escobarre tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly cracks Escobarre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Escobarre is out of range.
Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobarre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobarre moves away.
Escobarre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John C Reilly had his way with Pablo Escobarre in that round.
The cut man is working on John C Reilly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Escobarre right on the button. Escobarre goes down! Reilly follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Reilly gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John C Reilly!
John C Reilly retains his middleweight title!
John C Reilly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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