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GAMMA#955 Spratt v Andrianakis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gotan Wasselach (ranked 881 p4p, 1232 weight class) and Henrique Rosa (ranked 119 p4p, 164 weight class). Wasselach comes to the cage accompanied by Time Is On My Side by Maze. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gotan Wasselach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrique Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Wasselach lands but Rosa takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Henrique Rosa has been cut.
Wasselach misses with a body shot.
Wasselach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rosa has time to react.
Rosa misses with a body shot.
Rosa jabs at Wasselach's body.
Rosa throws a leg kick but Wasselach sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wasselach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rosa! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wasselach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wasselach lands a high kick!
Rosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wasselach.
Rosa lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasselach throws a good cross that connects.
 Rosa is rocked!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wasselach.
Rosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Wasselach finish him?
Wasselach circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rosa to the canvas! Rosa doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wasselach keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gotan Wasselach!
During a confident post fight interview, Gotan Wasselach thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 1098 p4p, 1354 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 178 p4p, 195 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kollaa River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sole moves into the clinch.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sole there as he acknowledges the shot.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
River shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
River postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as River accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
River missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
River slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sole can't do much from the bottom here.
Sole avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River.
River in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sole is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from River seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
River throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
River misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sole gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
River throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but River scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sole is still in real trouble! Can River finish him?
River has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of River's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take River's back!
Sole seems to have recovered his senses.
Sole lands with a hammerfist to the side of River's head.
Sole working for a choke but River is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on River's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sole trying to control.
Sole is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but River has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
River is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sole is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but River has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole controls the position.
River rolls, trying to escape but Sole keeps control of the position.
River turns into Sole and is now in his guard.
River throwing strikes but missing.
Sole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
River preventing the sweep.
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
River content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
River working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
River scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sole trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
Sole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from River.
Sole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sole is aware though and is defending well.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River has his foot on Sole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sole works his way back into a safe position though.
Sole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sole is aware though and is defending well.
Sole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sole is aware though and is defending well.
Sole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
River manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sole manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sole trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
Sole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
River postures up in Sole's guard and throws a big left but Sole blocks it.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Sole.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sole tries to clinch up.
Sole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sole wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
River wants to improve his position but Sole is controlling well.
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sole's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Sole as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from River!
The referee is taking a good look at Sole as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from River!
River throwing sloppy strikes.
River avoiding Sole 's attempts to control his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole covering up well under a series of strikes from River.
Sole is trapped and River is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River landing with strikes.
River is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sole up.
Sole is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get River off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
River is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sole up.
River lands a big punch and Sole is covering up! Another big shot separates Sole from consciousness and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kollaa River!
Kollaa River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jacks Sole had this to say: 'Shit happens, I'll learn from this.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Foley (ranked 1166 p4p, 836 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 159 p4p, 122 weight class). Foley comes to the cage accompanied by Beverly Hills Cop Theme. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Foley misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez ducks right into an uppercut from Foley.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by Foley's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Jaegerjaquez ducks down to avoid it.
Foley tries to clinch up but Jaegerjaquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaegerjaquez stuns Foley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foley.
Foley throwing a counter right hand but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Foley. Beautiful body shot.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a straight right. Foley didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Foley.
Foley ducks right into an uppercut from Jaegerjaquez.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaegerjaquez clobbers Foley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaegerjaquez punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.
Jaegerjaquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Foley scores with a decent looking hook.
Foley connects with a right hand. Jaegerjaquez shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Foley misses with a straight right.
Jaegerjaquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foley.
Foley thuds a left hand into Jaegerjaquez's body.
Foley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Foley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaegerjaquez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foley misses with a straight left.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Foley misses with a body punch
and Jaegerjaquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a two punch combination.
Foley is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Foley misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley scores with a three punch combo!
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Jaegerjaquez scores with a four punch combination!
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a straight right. Foley didn't see that one coming.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a powerful jab.
Foley scores with a jab. Jaegerjaquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaegerjaquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a leg kick but Foley saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Foley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Foley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaegerjaquez on the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to chop away at Foley's legs.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Foley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Foley jabs Jaegerjaquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Foley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaegerjaquez.
Nice cross by Foley.
Jaegerjaquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Jaegerjaquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foley.
Jaegerjaquez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Foley throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Foley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foley throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Foley moves out of range.
Foley connects with the punch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Foley's head.
Jaegerjaquez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Foley takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley manages to break the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a cross.
Jaegerjaquez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
A little jabbing left from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaegerjaquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foley pushes Jaegerjaquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Foley lands with a right to the head.
Jaegerjaquez managing to block the knees to the body from Foley.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaegerjaquez can't find room to land a body shot as Foley controls the action.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Jaegerjaquez prevents a body shot from Foley.
Jaegerjaquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez avoiding damage.
Jaegerjaquez pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaegerjaquez blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Foley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jaegerjaquez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Foley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaegerjaquez.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Foley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to stall.
Foley can't break the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez stalling in the clinch but Foley improves position.
Foley blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley wants to stall.
Foley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaegerjaquez up against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Foley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Foley trying to land knees to the body.
Foley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Foley tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaegerjaquez avoids the damage to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Foley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shoulder strike.
Foley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaegerjaquez throws a lazy body kick
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foley wants to clinch
and Jaegerjaquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Foley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Foley misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Foley misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a counter right but Foley avoids it with no problem.
Jaegerjaquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Foley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Foley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Foley's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Foley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foley counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaegerjaquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foley on the side of the head.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Nice defenses there by Foley.
Foley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice jab there from Foley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range.
Foley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaegerjaquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to chop away at Foley's legs.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a hook to the body. Foley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foley has time to react.
Jaegerjaquez feints and then cracks Foley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Foley down.
Foley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Jaegerjaquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foley doesn't seem phased though.
Jaegerjaquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Foley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a right hand
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Foley scores with a body shot.
Foley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foley moves forwards but Jaegerjaquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Foley cracks Jaegerjaquez with an open hand slap.
Foley misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Foley misses with a body shot
and Foley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaegerjaquez off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Jaegerjaquez.
Foley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
A cross from Foley lands.
Foley lands a jab.
Jaegerjaquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Foley throws a sloppy body shot
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a right hand. Foley shakes it off.
Foley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jaegerjaquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Foley controls his hands.
Jaegerjaquez breaks from the clinch.
Foley throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook. Foley ducked under it nicely.
Foley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foley throws the left hand but Jaegerjaquez avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaegerjaquez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
A very excited looking Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Bob (ranked 336 p4p, 721 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 48 p4p, 107 weight class). Rochester comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tech N9ne- Dysfunctional kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Rochester feints and then cracks Bob's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bob down.
Rochester takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Arlo Rochester has been cut.
Rochester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rochester is rocked!
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bob misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rochester to counter with a crisp jab.
Rochester has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rochester scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a nice right hand that sends Rochester toppling to the canvas! Rochester scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bob finish him?!
Rochester is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rochester walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Rochester limp body while Bob jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scooter Bob!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 691 p4p, 326 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 99 p4p, 54 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Weudke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson moves out of range as Weudke throws a body kick.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Weudke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at LVPED that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weudke lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weudke slips a straight right by Jackson.
Weudke is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Weudke misses with a leg kick
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
Weudke throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson sizes up Weudke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Weudke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Weudke has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weudke thinking.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weudke's head.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson scores with a jab. Weudke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke lands with a kick to the ribs.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Weudke throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weudke finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Weudke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weudke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Weudke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Weudke saw it coming and moves away.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weudke shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWeudke.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weudke in his tracks.
Weudke misses with a leg kick.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Weudke counters with a straight right hand.
Weudke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weudke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Weudke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Weudke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Weudke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weudke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson throws a hook but Weudke avoids it easily.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Weudke stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Weudke swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Weudke scores with a spinning back kick!
Weudke fails to land the takedown.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Weudke takes it in his stride.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
Demetrius Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Weudke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weudke throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weudke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Weudke takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Weudke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Weudke swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Weudke just manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Weudke tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weudke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weudke is able to avoid easily.
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Weudke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weudke tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Weudke throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A right-left combo lands from Weudke.
Jackson misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
Weudke misses the body punch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Weudke. Beautiful body shot.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Weudke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weudke is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Weudke scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
Weudke lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Weudke counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Weudke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Weudke's head back.
Weudke lands with an overhand left.
Weudke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Weudke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Weudke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke connects with a solid leg kick.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Weudke swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Weudke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Weudke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Weudke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Weudke misses with a hook.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Weudke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weudke.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Weudke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
Weudke throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weudke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Weudke.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Weudke defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Weudke fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weudke throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Weudke - just one landing.
Jackson catches Weudke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weudke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Weudke coming out on top.
Weudke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Weudke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson jabs Weudke right on the nose. Weudke blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Weudke tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Weudke misses with an uppercut
and Weudke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Weudke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Weudke misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weudke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Weudke tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Weudke ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Weudke backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Weudke wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Weudke. That snapped Jackson's head back.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Weudke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Weudke lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Weudke down.
Weudke connects with a jab.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weudke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!
Our winner, Roland Weudke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Lupei (ranked 284 p4p, 303 weight class) and Aurelius Augustus (ranked 44 p4p, 49 weight class). Aurelius Augustus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 28 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aurelius Augustus!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augustus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Augustus throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends Augustus's belly button to the back.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Augustus circles away.
Augustus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Lupei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augustus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Lupei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Lupei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Augustus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupei scores with the left hand. Augustus knows he should have avoided that one.
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Lupei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Augustus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Augustus is trying to break the clinch but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Augustus wants to break free but Lupei has control.
Augustus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Augustus pushes him off.
Lupei looks for the body kick but Augustus saw that one coming.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Augustus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Augustus scores with a nice head shot.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Augustus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Augustus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Augustus throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus tries to bum rush Lupei with a series of wild strikes but Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Augustus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus with a nice cross.
Augustus lands a body shot.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Augustus shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Augustus moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Nice shot lands for Lupei.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Augustus - that will leave a mark!
Augustus looks to land a body kick but Lupei moved away.
Lupei cracks Augustus with a good jab.
Lupei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
Augustus thumps Lupei with a low kick.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augustus.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Augustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Augustus back into the cage.
Augustus tries to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling the position.
Augustus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lupei throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
Augustus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lupei's head backwards.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Augustus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei is looking to score with low kicks.
Augustus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lupei crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Augustus - the referee stops the clock and Lupei gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Augustus. Lupei manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Augustus throws a front kick that sends Lupei stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Augustus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Lupei misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lupei misses with a leg kick.
Lupei tries to land a leg kick but Augustus saw it coming and moves away.
Augustus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Augustus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Augustus throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Augustus blocks a leg kick.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Augustus connects with a solid leg kick.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
Augustus tries a quick counter leg kick but Lupei is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters circling a little - Augustus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Augustus. Lupei shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus is looking to slow Lupei down with leg kicks.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Lupei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A clash of legs there as Augustus blocks the low kick.
Augustus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Augustus connects with a high kick.
Augustus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lupei momentarily.
Augustus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Augustus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Augustus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
Augustus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Augustus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
Augustus checks a low kick from Lupei.
Augustus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lupei checks it well.
Lupei lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Augustus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei takes one on the button.
Lupei wants to clinch.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Augustus checks it.
Lupei lands a slapping body shot.
Augustus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Augustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Augustus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus scores with a jab.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Lupei half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Lupei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Augustus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augustus throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Augustus lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
Lupei steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Augustus. That one must have hurt.
Augustus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Augustus throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei blocks the body kick.
Lupei will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Augustus takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lupei misses the target.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Augustus! But no joy.
Augustus throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Augustus avoids it well.
Augustus feints a counter leg kick.
Lupei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Augustus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Augustus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei lands a really nice looking cross but Augustus seems unphased.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
and Augustus counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus lands a head kick. Lupei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lupei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
Lupei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Augustus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Augustus scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Augustus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Augustus.
Lupei scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Augustus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Lupei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Augustus blocks the body kick.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei clinches.
Augustus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
Augustus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Augustus cracks Lupei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lupei tries to land a front kick but Augustus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lupei blocks a low kick nicely.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Lupei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Augustus. That's going to slow Lupei down.
Lupei gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Augustus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lupei's knee momentarily.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Good work by Lupei as he checks the leg kick.
Lupei tries to work over Augustus's front leg with a kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Augustus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Lupei.
Lupei tried to counter with a leg kick but Augustus avoided it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lupei lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Augustus throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Lupei scores with a punch to the head.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Augustus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lupei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Augustus scrambles back to his feet.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei slips under a jab.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Augustus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Augustus takes one on the button.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
It looked like Lupei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Augustus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei lands with a hook. Augustus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Augustus cracks Lupei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lupei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Augustus. Beautiful body shot.
Augustus moves out of range as Lupei throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
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!
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Augustus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Augustus circles away.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus needs to keep his hands up - Lupei had a free shot at his head there.
Augustus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Augustus pushes Lupei away with a front kick.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei throws a push kick but Augustus slaps the foot to one side.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Augustus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lupei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus throws a big counter head kick but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lupei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Augustus checks it well.
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelius Augustus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Augustus 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!
During a confident post fight interview, Aurelius Augustus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santino Lombardo (ranked 251 p4p, 191 weight class) and Tomoe Gozen (ranked 38 p4p, 29 weight class). Lombardo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Illusions. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomoe Gozen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gozen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo throws a chopping leg kick but Gozen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Gozen misses.
Lombardo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Gozen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Gozen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lombardo tries to land a body kick
and Gozen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lombardo won't be happy with that.
Lombardo tries to improve position but can't.
Gozen decides to stand back up. Gozen steps back and let's Lombardo get back to his feet.
Lombardo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gozen is out of range and Lombardo settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Gozen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lombardo. That did some damage!
Gozen misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lombardo looks to land a left hand but Gozen moved out of range nicely.
Gozen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gozen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo 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.
Gozen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gozen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gozen misses with a body punch
and Lombardo counters with a solid body kick.
Gozen misses with a hook to the body
and Gozen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Gozen slips under a jab from Lombardo.
Gozen slips a straight right by Lombardo.
Gozen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gozen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lombardo is able to avoid easily.
Lombardo tries to land a body kick
and Gozen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lombardo thinking.
Lombardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gozen thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Gozen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo sizes up Gozen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lombardo slips a jab from Gozen.
Lombardo throws a shot to the body.
Lombardo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Lombardo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lombardo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gozen. Gozen obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Lombardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lombardo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gozen is out of range.
Jab, jab by Lombardo - just one landing.
Gozen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gozen slips a jab from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a head shot.
Gozen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Lombardo lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gozen.
Gozen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lombardo connects with a body shot that sends Gozen's belly button to the back.
Gozen misses with a lunging right hand
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gozen fails to land with a series of punches.
Lombardo lands a glancing blow to the side of Gozen's head.
Lombardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gozen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lombardo tests Gozen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Gozen.
Gozen misses with a leg kick.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombardo pushes Gozen away with a front kick.
Lombardo looks to land a body kick but Gozen moved away.
Gozen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gozen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Lombardo slams his shin into Gozen's torso.
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands an overhand right.
Lombardo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gozen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Gozen with a hook.
Lombardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
And Lombardo counters with a quick kick to the body but Gozen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
Gozen throws out a counter right but Lombardo avoids it with no problem.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gozen.
Gozen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gozen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lombardo walks into a jab.
Lombardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lombardo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gozen on the side of the head.
Gozen misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Lombardo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Santino Lombardo has been cut.
Lombardo misses with a leg kick
and Gozen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombardo looks to land a left hand but Gozen moved out of range nicely.
Lombardo connects with a looping right hand.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santino Lombardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santino Lombardo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lombardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lombardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo misses with a straight left.
Santino Lombardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gozen.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombardo.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lombardo tries to land a front kick but Gozen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gozen misses with a right hand
and Lombardo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gozen really felt that one!
Lombardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Gozen's shoulder, as Gozen tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gozen stuns Lombardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lombardo. That's going to slow Gozen down.
Gozen moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but Gozen moved out of range.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. Gozen moves away and avoids it.
Lombardo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lombardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gozen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lombardo scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Gozen. Beautiful body shot.
Gozen throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gozen.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. Gozen moves away and avoids it.
Gozen misses the jab.
Gozen jabs Lombardo right on the nose. Lombardo blinks but takes it well.
Lombardo scores with a leg kick.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Gozen.
Lombardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gozen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombardo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gozen scrambles back to his feet.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut. Gozen saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gozen is looking to slow Lombardo down with leg kicks.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Lombardo blocks the leg kick.
Gozen wants to land a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Lombardo catches Gozen right on the button with a cross.
Gozen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Gozen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gozen moves out of range of the body kick.
Lombardo throws a lazy right hand but Gozen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lombardo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Lombardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gozen.
Lombardo feints and then cracks Gozen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gozen down.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gozen.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gozen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Lombardo blocks the leg kick.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Lombardo connects with a solid leg kick.
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gozen moves away.
Lombardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lombardo throws a hook but Gozen blocks it.
Lombardo throws a front kick aimed at Gozen's knee but Gozen avoids it well.
Gozen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Lombardo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gozen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gozen loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
Gozen misses with a straight right.
Lombardo tried to counter with a leg kick but Gozen avoided it.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Gozen connects with a looping right hand.
Gozen lands with a straight right. Lombardo didn't see that one coming.
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Gozen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gozen works Lombardo's body with a nice hook.
Lombardo with a jab.
Gozen throws a jab when Lombardo was well out of range.
Lombardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gozen throws a leg kick but Lombardo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Gozen.
Gozen takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Gozen misses with a body shot
and Lombardo counters with a body kick.
Gozen lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Lombardo misses its target.
Lombardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gozen thumps Lombardo with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomoe Gozen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Santino Lombardo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gozen scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gozen.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Gozen ducks down to avoid it.
Lombardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gozen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gozen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo throws an off balance right hand
and Gozen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gozen connects with a looping right hand.
Lombardo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lombardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Lombardo misses.
Gozen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gozen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gozen moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
Gozen throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
Gozen tries to score with a low kick but Lombardo moves his leg out of the way.
Gozen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lombardo - that will leave a mark!
Gozen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gozen thumps Lombardo with a low kick.
Lombardo checks the leg kick.
Gozen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lombardo lunges at Gozen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gozen's hand.
Gozen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gozen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gozen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gozen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gozen misses with a hook
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo misses the jab.
Gozen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice cross by Gozen.
Lombardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombardo connects with a crisp jab.
Gozen ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Gozen throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gozen misses with a two punch combination.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Lombardo blocks a leg kick.
Gozen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gozen.
Gozen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lombardo finds it's way round the side to connect with Gozen's head.
Gozen throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gozen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gozen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Gozen's shoulder, as Gozen tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Gozen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gozen.
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gozen scores with a push kick.
Gozen misses the jab.
Lombardo lands a really nice looking cross but Gozen seems unphased.
Gozen avoids a kick to the body.
Gozen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lombardo.
Gozen tries to land a leg kick but Lombardo saw it coming and moves away.
Lombardo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gozen, pushing him back against the cage.
Gozen scores with a shoulder strike.
Gozen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
Gozen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lombardo.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombardo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen is working Lombardo over against the cage.
Gozen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lombardo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gozen.
Lombardo tries to work over Gozen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gozen has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from Gozen.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Gozen avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Gozen breaks the clinch.
Gozen scores with a leg kick.
Lombardo thuds a left hand into Gozen's body.
Gozen connects with an inside leg kick.
Lombardo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gozen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomoe Gozen.
I think Gozen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomoe Gozen!
After the fight, Tomoe Gozen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jewel Diaz (ranked 423 p4p, 590 weight class) and Steven Christie (ranked 45 p4p, 66 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is Andre Nickatina, Drought Season. A fine choice. Christie has chosen Amityville as his entrance music. Jewel Diaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jewel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christie's waist but Christie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christie as he avoids it easily.
Christie cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Christie scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christie swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Christie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christie continues to drive forward.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Christie gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Christie manages to get underhooks.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christie but Christie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christie to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christie circles away.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz slips a jab from Christie.
Christie misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Christie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Christie with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christie lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz dives in and grabs Christie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christie pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Christie shows good takedown defense.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
Diaz dives in and grabs Christie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christie pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Christie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Christie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Christie lands a head shot.
 Diaz is rocked!
Christie 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.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Christie.
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!
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christie misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christie defends it nicely.
Christie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Christie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Christie.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christie misses with a body shot.
A cross from Christie lands.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christie throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Christie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christie scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Christie. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steven Christie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz slips under a jab from Christie.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christie defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Christie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Christie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz is trying to drag Christie to the mat but Christie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz tries a body shot but Christie blocks it.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
Diaz is working for takedown but Christie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christie stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christie blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Christie prevents the takedown attempt.
Christie is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Christie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christie tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz trying to stall but Christie improves his position.
Christie is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Christie down to the mat. Christie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christie as he avoids it easily.
Christie scores with a nice head shot.
Christie clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Christie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie with a jab.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Christie jabs at Diaz's body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christie misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Christie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz slips a straight right by Christie.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Christie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Christie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Christie!
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz 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.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Christie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christie as he jumps to the side.
Christie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christie scores with a nice strike.
Diaz slips a jab from Christie.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Christie misses.
Christie lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Diaz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Christie gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
After winning the bout, Steven Christie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jewel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'See me at the dispensary. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 19 p4p, 29 weight class) and Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 3 p4p, 5 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 41 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 5, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit clinches.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
It looks like Obi Wan Kenobi has been cut.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has been cut.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Kenobi misses with an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
Kenobi working hard to break the clinch.
Kenobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kenobi checks it.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenobi walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kenobi.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Kenobi moved out of range nicely.
Kenobi throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Kenobi.
Kenobi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenobi throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Kenobi.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Kenobi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenobi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Kenobi checks it
and Kenobi counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Kenobi jumps back.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Kenobi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kenobi avoids it.
Kenobi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenobi.
As Kenobi backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Kenobi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit 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.
Kenobi misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenobi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenobi momentarily.
A lazy left from Kenobi finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Kenobi's legs.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenobi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Kenobi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenobi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kenobi tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Kenobi takes one to the chin there.
Kenobi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kenobi just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Kenobi's ribs.
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Kenobi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenobi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Kenobi prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenobi misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenobi pushes off an throws an elbow but Sitsongrit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Kenobi.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenobi.
Kenobi breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit has Kenobi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenobi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Kenobi blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Kenobi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Kenobi shakes it off.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Kenobi saw that one coming.
Kenobi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi connects with the punch.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Kenobi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Kenobi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Kenobi moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenobi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenobi throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tests Kenobi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenobi is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Kenobi seems unphased.
Kenobi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Kenobi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenobi should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kenobi.
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Kenobi moved out of range nicely.
Kenobi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenobi.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Kenobi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Kenobi is predictable there
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Kenobi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Kenobi slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
Kenobi lands with a shot to the body.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenobi scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenobi can do to turn this around?
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenobi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Kenobi jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Kenobi takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kenobi.
Kenobi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kenobi throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Kenobi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kenobi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenobi.
Kenobi swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenobi.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenobi with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenobi.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
A leg kick checked by Kenobi.
Kenobi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Kenobi lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Kenobi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Kenobi.
Kenobi cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kenobi is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
A big right from Kenobi misses.
Sitsongrit cracks Kenobi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Kenobi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kenobi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Kenobi finds it's target.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenobi has time to react.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kenobi feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Nice shot lands for Kenobi.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Kenobi's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a head kick that misses.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenobi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs Kenobi right on the nose. Kenobi blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenobi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit defending well as Kenobi loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kenobi moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
Kenobi throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Kenobi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Kenobi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Kenobi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenobi's head.
Kenobi misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenobi lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Kenobi tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit is working Kenobi over against the cage.
Kenobi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenobi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Kenobi's ribcage. Kenobi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kenobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Kenobi tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
Kenobi is trying to push Sitsongrit away but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenobi is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Kenobi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit works on Kenobi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kenobi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit cracks Kenobi with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kenobi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kenobi drops to his knees and Sitsongrit pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spratt (ranked 47 p4p, 236 weight class) and Milo Andrianakis (ranked 6 p4p, 36 weight class). Spratt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fit But You Know It. The crowd seem to be enjoying Andrianakis's choice of entrance music: The Andy Milonakis Theme Song. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Spratt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Spratt catches Andrianakis right on the button with a cross.
Andrianakis throws an off balance right hand
and Spratt counters with a series of strikes. Andrianakis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spratt lands the left hand.
Spratt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Spratt misses.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
A quick step to the side and Spratt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Andrianakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Spratt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrianakis.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Spratt lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
Andrianakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spratt.
Andrianakis with a jab.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Jack Spratt has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Spratt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Andrianakis lands a slapping body shot.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.
Spratt cracks Andrianakis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spratt moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Andrianakis.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Spratt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Andrianakis throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianakis is just out of range.
Andrianakis blocks a head kick by Spratt.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianakis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spratt moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis scores with the left hand. Spratt knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrianakis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrianakis moves into range and clinches up with Spratt.
Spratt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spratt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrianakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spratt scores with a hook to the body. Andrianakis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianakis scores with a jab. Spratt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andrianakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spratt.
Andrianakis blocks a head kick by Spratt.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrianakis moves forwards but Spratt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spratt.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
Spratt throwing a counter right hand but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up but Spratt circles away and keeps his distance.
Spratt walks into a left hand.
Spratt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrianakis doesn't seem bothered though.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Spratt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spratt throws a hook but Andrianakis avoids it easily.
Spratt throws the left hand but Andrianakis avoids the punch easily.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
A head kick misses from Spratt.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Spratt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrianakis on the side of the head.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianakis moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Spratt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis swings widly with a right hand
and Spratt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Spratt swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spratt.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but Spratt moves out of range.
Andrianakis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spratt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrianakis momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Spratt misses with a right hand
and Andrianakis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
Spratt lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Spratt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andrianakis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spratt staying out of range there.
Spratt cracks Andrianakis with a good jab.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Andrianakis misses with a right hand
and Spratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Andrianakis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andrianakis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spratt's corner calls for a 1-2. Spratt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Andrianakis's shoulder, as Andrianakis tries to avoid the shot.
Spratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianakis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spratt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis lands with a right hand.
Andrianakis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spratt lands a nice hook to Andrianakis's body. Andrianakis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Spratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrianakis scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis misses with the combination.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
Spratt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrianakis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spratt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spratt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andrianakis needs to keep his hands up - Spratt had a free shot at his head there.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.
Spratt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrianakis blocks a jab.
Spratt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrianakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
Andrianakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spratt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Andrianakis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt walks into a straight right hand from Andrianakis.
Spratt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jack Spratt is winning the standup battle so far.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andrianakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
Spratt connects with a crisp jab.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Spratt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrianakis slips a straight right by Spratt.
Andrianakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis misses with a hook.
Spratt walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Andrianakis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spratt doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt scores with a jab to the head.
Spratt misses with a head kick.
Spratt takes a swing at Andrianakis's ribcage but misses.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianakis slips under a jab.
Andrianakis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrianakis misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
Spratt throws the left hand but Andrianakis avoids the punch easily.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Andrianakis slips the punch.
Andrianakis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spratt circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spratt misses with a two punch combination.
Andrianakis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spratt throws a sloppy head kick and Andrianakis moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot
and Spratt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrianakis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Spratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrianakis.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianakis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Andrianakis.
Spratt throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spratt moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Andrianakis moves away and avoids it.
Andrianakis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spratt under the eye.
Andrianakis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spratt tries to move into range but Andrianakis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andrianakis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrianakis dips to his left and cracks Spratt with an uppercut!
Andrianakis slips a straight right by Spratt.
Spratt scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Andrianakis's head but Andrianakis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrianakis walks into a straight right hand from Spratt.
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!
Andrianakis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis lands a body shot.
Andrianakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrianakis throws a lazy uppercut
and Spratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt dips to his left and cracks Andrianakis with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Andrianakis. Those never looked like landing.
Andrianakis tries to move into range but Spratt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Spratt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrianakis rushes Spratt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Andrianakis.
Spratt is trying to break the clinch but Andrianakis has him pressed against the cage.
Andrianakis working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt avoids a wild elbow strike from Andrianakis.
Spratt blocks a body shot from Andrianakis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped Spratt in his tracks for a moment.
Spratt has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianakis.
Spratt lands a shoulder strike.
Spratt tries to break the clinch but Andrianakis is controlling the position.
Spratt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrianakis backwards.
Spratt blocks the elbow strike.
Spratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianakis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spratt backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spratt.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside that Spratt shrugs off.
Andrianakis pushes Spratt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andrianakis.
Spratt gets through Andrianakis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spratt avoids a wild elbow strike from Andrianakis.
Spratt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spratt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianakis 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Andrianakis works the jab nicely.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.
A combination from Spratt does no damage.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
Spratt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt scores with a nice right hand.
Andrianakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
Andrianakis wants to counter the offense by Spratt and move into the clinch position.
Andrianakis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt scores with a nice head shot.
Andrianakis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spratt throws a hook but Andrianakis blocks it.
Spratt takes a swing at Andrianakis's ribcage but misses.
Spratt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrianakis doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Andrianakis slips the punch.
Andrianakis lands a nice hook to Spratt's body. Spratt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis lands a jab to Spratt's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Andrianakis's head but Andrianakis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Spratt.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Milo Andrianakis just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Spratt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrianakis.
Spratt scores with the left hand. Andrianakis knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Andrianakis ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Spratt saw that one coming.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Spratt saw that one coming.
Andrianakis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spratt's head.
Andrianakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis throws the left hand but Spratt avoids the punch easily.
Andrianakis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianakis connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Sloppy strikes from Andrianakis. Those never looked like landing.
Spratt throws a hook but Andrianakis avoids it easily.
Spratt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrianakis throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Spratt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Spratt saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Andrianakis.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianakis is just out of range.
Spratt connects with a right hand. Andrianakis shakes it off.
Andrianakis catches Spratt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch combination from Spratt misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Andrianakis misses its intended target.
Spratt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianakis lands with a good body shot.
Andrianakis staying out of range there.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.
Spratt throws a series of punches but Andrianakis avoids them all with ease.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Spratt clobbers Andrianakis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Spratt defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Spratt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Spratt finds it's way through Andrianakis's defenses.
Andrianakis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
Spratt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spratt scores with a one two! Andrianakis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spratt circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Spratt.
Nice shot by Spratt.
Spratt tries to move into range but Andrianakis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spratt connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrianakis staying out of range there.
Andrianakis scores with a jab.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Spratt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrianakis doesn't seem phased though.
Spratt lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrianakis off the cage and back into range.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt staying out of range there.
Spratt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spratt misses with a double jab.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
Spratt throws a jab when Andrianakis was well out of range.
It seemed like Andrianakis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch but Spratt is avoiding it.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the body
letting Spratt counter with a right hand.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Spratt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andrianakis slips a jab from Spratt.
Andrianakis misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spratt had his way with Milo Andrianakis in that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Andrianakis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrianakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
Andrianakis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrianakis throws a sloppy body shot
and Spratt counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Spratt does it's job there.
Andrianakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spratt connects with a right hand. Andrianakis shakes it off.
Andrianakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spratt.
Andrianakis fails to land with a series of punches.
Spratt scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis avoids the head kick by Spratt.
Spratt defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spratt.
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Spratt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt lands with a straight right. Andrianakis didn't see that one coming.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Andrianakis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt lands a nice hook to Andrianakis's body. Andrianakis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spratt slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Andrianakis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spratt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Andrianakis.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt slips under a jab from Andrianakis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt misses with a left hand
and Andrianakis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spratt throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spratt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrianakis works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spratt takes one on the button.
Andrianakis slips under a jab.
Spratt sizes up Andrianakis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrianakis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
Spratt throws a hook but Andrianakis avoids it easily.
Andrianakis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianakis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Spratt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Spratt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Spratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spratt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrianakis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spratt throws a sloppy head kick and Andrianakis moves out of range easily.
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
Spratt lands a nice hook to Andrianakis's body. Andrianakis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianakis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot
and Spratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianakis scores with a hook to the body. Spratt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Andrianakis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianakis lands a really nice looking cross but Spratt seems unphased.
Spratt cracks Andrianakis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
Spratt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spratt has time to react.
Andrianakis defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
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 Jack Spratt.
I think Spratt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Spratt!
Jack Spratt retains his middleweight title!
Jack Spratt made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
Milo Andrianakis spoke after the fight, saying 'I had sadness for breakfast'.
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