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DMMA 41: Magrath vs Harakka PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 2433 p4p, 2400 weight class) and Dick Ekelund (ranked 240 p4p, 238 weight class). Tiaoali Lvavatai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Ekelund!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekelund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekelund lands with an uppercut that bounces Lvavatai off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Ekelund.
 It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Ekelund throws a right hand that Lvavatai ducks under and follows up with a left that Lvavatai also avoids with ease.
Ekelund misses with a looping right.
Ekelund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lvavatai .
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ekelund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
Ekelund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lvavatai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ekelund gets a clinch.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the head.
Ekelund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Ekelund scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lvavatai jumps guard.
Ekelund slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekelund content to stall in guard here.
Lvavatai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekelund is one step ahead there.
Ekelund must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lvavatai trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lvavatai looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Ekelund.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Ekelund.
Lvavatai throws a low kick, looking for Ekelund's leg but Ekelund calmly moves out of range.
Lvavatai is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ekelund misses the body punch
and Lvavatai counters with a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai misses with a hook
and Ekelund counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekelund momentarily.
Ekelund looks to throw the jab but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekelund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Ekelund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lvavatai .
Ekelund throws a right hand that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a leg kick.
Lvavatai loads up on a big right hand but Ekelund slips the punch.
Ekelund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekelund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lvavatai trying to control the position but instead, Ekelund has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lvavatai into the cage.
Lvavatai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Lvavatai is trying to maintain a safe position but Ekelund gets an underhook and turns Lvavatai into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund breaks from the clinch.
Ekelund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekelund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Ekelund catches Lvavatai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lvavatai wants to clinch.
Ekelund looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Good shot there by Ekelund.
Ekelund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lvavatai has time to react.
Ekelund has closed the distance and engaged Lvavatai in a clinch.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lvavatai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Lvavatai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Ekelund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ekelund tries to clinch
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekelund takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekelund lands a glancing blow to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Ekelund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekelund looks to throw the jab but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai misses with a body shot.
Ekelund throws a right hand that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a nice body shot.
Lvavatai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekelund.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dick Ekelund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekelund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Lvavatai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekelund.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekelund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ekelund tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lvavatai to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ekelund lands with a short shot to the head.
Lvavatai lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekelund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lvavatai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Lvavatai digs a right hand underneath Ekelund's ribcage. Ekelund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekelund breaks from the clinch.
Lvavatai misses the shot to the body.
Ekelund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Ekelund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekelund looks to throw the jab but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Lvavatai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekelund's head.
Ekelund throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Ekelund misses with a combination
and Lvavatai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund staying out of range there.
Ekelund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Lvavatai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekelund.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Lvavatai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Lvavatai is avoiding it.
Dick Ekelund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekelund throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekelund staying out of range there.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekelund has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ekelund digs a right hand into Lvavatai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lvavatai 's gas tank.
Lvavatai tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lvavatai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekelund tests Lvavatai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai defending well as Ekelund loads up on a big left hand.
Ekelund lands a really nice looking cross but Lvavatai seems unphased.
Ekelund lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lvavatai at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lvavatai , as that shot connected.
Lvavatai punishes Ekelund's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekelund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ekelund dips to his left and cracks Lvavatai with an uppercut!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ekelund throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ekelund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekelund 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ekelund catches Lvavatai right on the button with a cross.
Ekelund clinches.
Lvavatai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Ekelund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund 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.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
Ekelund lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Ekelund misses its intended target.
Ekelund throws an overhand right that lands on Lvavatai 's shoulder, as Lvavatai tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Ekelund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekelund fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekelund throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekelund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Ekelund.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on Ekelund's shoulder, as Ekelund tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Ekelund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
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!
Ekelund rushes Lvavatai and presses him up against the cage.
Ekelund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Ekelund has him pressed against the cage.
Lvavatai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Lvavatai lands an uppercut.
Ekelund manages to break the clinch.
Lvavatai cracks Ekelund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Lvavatai misses its intended target.
Ekelund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Ekelund.
A slow jab from Ekelund misses its intended target.
Ekelund misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands a slapping body shot.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lvavatai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Ekelund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekelund scores with the left hand. Lvavatai knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ekelund misses with an uppercut. Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Lvavatai just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekelund moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Ekelund misses its intended target.
Lvavatai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ekelund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lvavatai .
Ekelund clinches.
Ekelund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekelund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Lvavatai .
Ekelund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Ekelund.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekelund.
A big left from Ekelund misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekelund cracks Lvavatai with a good jab.
Ekelund darts in and clinches Lvavatai up against the cage.
Lvavatai swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund can't break the clinch.
Ekelund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lvavatai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick Ekelund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ekelund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekelund is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
Ekelund throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekelund has closed the distance and engaged Lvavatai in a clinch.
Ekelund wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Ekelund.
Ekelund lands with a right to the head.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Lvavatai .
Dick Ekelund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lvavatai tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
Lvavatai is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Lvavatai .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lvavatai is working Ekelund over against the cage.
Lvavatai misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai works on Ekelund's body with a couple of short punches.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Ekelund stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Lvavatai .
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Lvavatai .
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Ekelund.
I've got Ekelund winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Ekelund!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Gillet (ranked 3287 p4p, 3887 weight class) and Jonny Seens (ranked 432 p4p, 494 weight class). Seens has chosen SexyBack as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Gillet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Seens!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seens slips under a jab.
Gillet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seens manages to avoid it.
Seens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gillet defends it well.
Gillet misses with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gillet enables Seens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gillet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Seens looking to sit in guard and control but Gillet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Seens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gillet is controlling him.
Gillet stands up and waves to Seens to follow him.
Gillet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Jonny Seens has been cut.
Gillet fails to land with a series of punches.
Seens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gillet defends well and Seens ends up having to push Gillet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gillet as Seens shoots in.
Christian Gillet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Seens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillet lands a lovely overhand right.
 Seens is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seens.
An attempted straight right counter from Gillet misses the target.
Seens is still on wobbly legs! Can Gillet finish him?
Christian Gillet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gillet is fending him off so far but Seens persists. Nope, Gillet circles away and we're back to standing.
Seens glances at the clock... BAM! Gillet nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Seens crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Seens is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Gillet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Conover (ranked 3138 p4p, 4078 weight class) and Maverick Diaz (ranked 368 p4p, 466 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Conover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maverick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conover bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Conover has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Conover's head but Conover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conover manages to avoid it.
Conover lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Conover is out of range.
Conover appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Conover takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Conover smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Conover moved out of range nicely.
Conover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Conover throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Conover goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Conover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conover has Diaz pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Conover has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Conover is controlling the position.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Conover throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Conover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conover thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Conover's corner calls for a 1-2. Conover obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Conover moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Conover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz jabs Conover right on the nose. Conover blinks but takes it well.
Conover misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Conover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Conover.
Conover avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conover connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Maverick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conover gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Conover trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Conover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conover content to stall in guard here.
Conover trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conover 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conover doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Conover.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Conover is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Conover misses with a body shot.
Conover throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conover gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a right hand that Conover ducks under and follows up with a left that Conover also avoids with ease.
Conover walks into a jab.
Conover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz throws a hook but Conover avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conover lands the left hand.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Conover's defenses.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Conover is just out of range.
It looked like Conover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz 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.
Conover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Conover walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Conover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conover misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throws a hook but Conover blocks it.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Conover lands a jab.
Conover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Conover misses.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Conover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conover needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
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 Charlie Conover will probably get the nod.
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.
Conover walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Conover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Conover misses.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conover swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Charlie Conover is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Conover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conover connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Conover slips the punch.
Conover tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Diaz walks straight into a right hand from Conover - that's dropped him! Conover jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Diaz complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Conover!
Charlie Conover thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Futeran (ranked 2287 p4p, 3842 weight class) and Denchailek Sitsongrit (ranked 226 p4p, 350 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Futeran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denchailek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Futeran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Futeran takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit defending well as Futeran loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Futeran.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Futeran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Futeran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
A big right from Futeran misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Futeran.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Futeran with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Futeran misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Futeran checks it well.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Futeran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit throws Futeran to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Futeran.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Futeran misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Futeran punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Futeran slips under a jab.
Futeran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Futeran throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Futeran is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Futeran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
Futeran trying to move into half guard but instead Sitsongrit has managed to sweep!
Futeran throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sitsongrit uses it to pass to side control.
Futeran trying to remain calm as Sitsongrit controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futeran manages to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Futeran says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Futeran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Futeran is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongrit decides to stand up.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Futeran is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit cracks Futeran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit cracks Futeran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Futeran checks it.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denchailek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Futeran slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Futeran misses the target.
Futeran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Futeran checks it
and Futeran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Futeran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Futeran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Futeran shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Futeran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Futeran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futeran slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Futeran is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Futeran checks it well.
Futeran looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some bone on bone action there as Futeran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Futeran's defenses.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Futeran.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Futeran looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Futeran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Futeran's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Futeran avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Futeran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Denchailek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Futeran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Futeran persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Futeran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Denchailek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Futeran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Futeran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Futeran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Futeran's hands.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Futeran's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Futeran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futeran misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Futeran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Futeran moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Futeran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Futeran throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Futeran misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Futeran misses the target.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Futeran.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Futeran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Futeran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Futeran scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Futeran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Futeran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Futeran.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Futeran's head but Futeran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Futeran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Futeran defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Futeran was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Futeran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denchailek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Futeran ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Futeran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Futeran persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Futeran.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Futeran moved out of range.
Futeran looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Futeran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Futeran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Futeran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futeran slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Futeran's front leg with a kick but Futeran checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futeran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Futeran if he has to take too many more of those.
Futeran dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Futeran's head and hops out.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Futeran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Futeran. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Futeran fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Futeran moved away.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Futeran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Futeran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Futeran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Futeran slaps the foot to one side.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Futeran throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
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 throws a low kick but it's checked well by Futeran.
Futeran throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Futeran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Futeran jumps back.
Sitsongrit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Futeran throws a series of strikes that have Sitsongrit backpedaling.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Futeran.
Futeran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Futeran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futeran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Futeran gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Futeran was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Futeran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Futeran. Futeran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Futeran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Futeran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Futeran scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Futeran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Futeran avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Futeran avoids the punch easily.
Futeran with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Futeran stalks Sitsongrit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sitsongrit's face. Sitsongrit staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Futeran strikes.
Futeran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Futeran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Futeran throws a poor cross that misses
and Futeran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Futeran slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Futeran looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Futeran in the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Futeran throws a combination. Sitsongrit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Futeran fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denchailek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denchailek Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xylon Kofel (ranked 1381 p4p, 2504 weight class) and Aubrey Grant (ranked 194 p4p, 316 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aubrey Grant was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xylon Kofel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aubrey Grant!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Kofel misses
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel lands a jab to the head.
Grant misses with an uppercut
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Kofel.
Kofel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrant.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a nice body kick.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant avoids the head kick by Kofel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Grant lands a head kick!
Grant throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
Kofel swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Kofel scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kofel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Kofel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
A nice side step and Grant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel slips a straight right by Grant.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kofel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kofel lands with a light punch inside.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant landing knees to the body.
Kofel blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Kofel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kofel throws a head punch that misses.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kofel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Kofel clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Kofel moves out of range easily.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
And Kofel counters with a quick kick to the body but Grant blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one.
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Kofel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kofel works on Grant's body with a couple of short punches.
Kofel tries to pull guard but Grant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kofel avoids it.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Kofel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kofel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Kofel backwards.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two 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!
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
Kofel misses with an uppercut
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Kofel misses with a jab to the body
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kofel misses with an uppercut
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel dips to his left and cracks Grant with an uppercut!
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
It looked like Kofel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kofel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grant.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Kofel tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Kofel.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grant is rocked!
Kofel throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kofel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grant misses with a hook
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Kofel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant misses with a hook
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Nice uppercut lands for Kofel. That snapped Grant's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Kofel finish him?
Grant misses with a hook to the body
and Kofel counters with a crisp right that sends Grant to the canvas! Kofel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xylon Kofel!
Xylon Kofel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Aubrey Grant was interviewed post fight and said '7.05'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Israel Okoye (ranked 1914 p4p, 2450 weight class) and Braun Westen (ranked 240 p4p, 301 weight class). Braun Westen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Israel Okoye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braun Westen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoye throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Westen misses with a hook.
Okoye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoye dodges the punch combination from Westen.
Westen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okoye scores with a takedown into Westen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoye engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye passes Westen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okoye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Westen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westen wants to improve his position but Okoye is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but Westen defending well.
Westen is controlling Okoye's trapped leg to prevent Okoye from advancing to side control.
Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Okoye trying to mount his opponent but Westen defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Okoye wants to control but Westen is keeping him busy.
Okoye is thwarting Westen's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Okoye in particular looking to stall.
Westen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Westen trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoye frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Okoye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Westen tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okoye controlling his opponent.
Westen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Okoye.
Westen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okoye. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okoye controlling his opponent.
Okoye seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Westen for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoye continues to stall.
Westen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okoye is looking to work his way around to Westen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Westen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoye looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Okoye 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.
Okoye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okoye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westen lands an overhand right.
It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut.
Okoye bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye fails to land the takedown.
Okoye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoye fails with the takedown.
Westen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Westen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Westen as Okoye shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Okoye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okoye tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Westen manages to circle out of the way.
Westen misses with a straight left.
Okoye feinted with a counter takedown.
Westen throws out a loose jab but Okoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Westen throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okoye misses with an uppercut
and Westen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okoye slips a straight right by Westen.
Westen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Okoye tries to clinch but Westen moves away
and Westen counters with a big right hand! Oh Okoye is in trouble here! Westen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braun Westen!
Braun Westen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javon Reese (ranked 1888 p4p, 2053 weight class) and Ousmane Cisse (ranked 237 p4p, 255 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Javon Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Cisse misses.
Reese thinks about countering with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Reese 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reese throws a head kick but Cisse moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Cisse blocks the leg kick.
Cisse connects with a single shot there.
Cisse lands a left and a right that send Reese crashing to the mat, dazed. Cisse thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Reese is rocked!
It looks like Javon Reese has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cisse misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Reese is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cisse.
Reese seems to have got his legs back now.
Reese shoots in but Cisse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cisse feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reese sprawling to the canvas! Reese rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cisse finish him?!
Reese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reese throws a sloppy head kick and Cisse moves out of range easily.
Reese takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reese is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese moves into range and clinches up with Cisse.
Cisse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cisse breaks from the clinch.
Cisse lands a head shot.
Reese tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cisse! But no joy.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cisse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reese's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Cisse.
Cisse drops Reese with a huge uppercut! Reese drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cisse is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ousmane Cisse!
Ousmane Cisse bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Benedetti (ranked 1287 p4p, 1439 weight class) and Sean O Malley (ranked 131 p4p, 143 weight class). O Malley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Goat Talk- Sugar Sean. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sean O Malley enters the cage!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Malley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by O Malley.
Benedetti takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
O Malley swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
O Malley scores with a leg kick.
Benedetti lands a really nice looking cross but O Malley seems unphased.
Benedetti scores with a push kick.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Benedetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Malley doesn't seem phased though.
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
O Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti rushes O Malley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Malley breaks from the clinch.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benedetti lands with a nice body punch.
O Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
O Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benedetti thumps O Malley with a low kick.
O Malley digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
O Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti connects with the punch.
Benedetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benedetti wants to clinch up but O Malley keeps it at a distance.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Benedetti closes the distance and pushes O Malley back into the cage.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley misses with some punches.
O Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benedetti misses the body punch
and O Malley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from O Malley misses.
O Malley throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti fires out a quick counter leg kick but O Malley just manages to avoid it.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
O Malley misses with the body kick
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Malley digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
O Malley misses with a kick to the body
and Benedetti counters with a left and a right that stings O Malley.
O Malley throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
O Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
O Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Malley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benedetti rather than just go for the knockout.
O Malley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Malley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
A big left from O Malley misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti cracks O Malley with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Malley manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
We've been told by Benedetti's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Malley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benedetti throws a solid leg kick but O Malley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benedetti.
It seemed like O Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but O Malley moves out of range.
Benedetti works O Malley's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benedetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley pushes Benedetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley is looking to break free of the clinch but Benedetti has double underhooks.
O Malley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benedetti throws a right hand that O Malley ducks under and follows up with a left that O Malley also avoids with ease.
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Benedetti finds it's way through O Malley's defenses.
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley lands a left and a right that send Benedetti crashing to the mat, dazed. O Malley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Rafael Benedetti has been cut.
O Malley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Malley circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling O Malley to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Malley. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by O Malley.
Benedetti misses the body punch
and O Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean O Malley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafael Benedetti's cut.
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.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the body
and O Malley counters with a leg kick.
Benedetti slips a jab and a cross from O Malley.
Sean O Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti moves into the clinch successfully.
O Malley tries to break free but Benedetti pushes him back against the cage.
Benedetti tries to work over O Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Benedetti.
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
O Malley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Malley takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Malley scores with a nice right hand.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from O Malley.
O Malley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Malley digs a good hook to Benedetti's 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!
O Malley blocks a low kick nicely.
Benedetti scores with a nice right hand.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Malley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benedetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and O Malley counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from O Malley.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow O Malley down.
Benedetti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and O Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Malley misses with a left hand
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Malley has time to react.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Malley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from O Malley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a lazy body kick
letting O Malley counter with a right hand.
O Malley tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti is rocked!
O Malley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
O Malley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Malley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Malley cracks Benedetti on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Benedetti falls backwards against the cage. O Malley follows up with more strikes that drop Benedetti to his knees. O Malley keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Benedetti! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean O Malley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sean O Malley thanked Carnage Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trump TwentyTwenty (ranked 1217 p4p, 1305 weight class) and Cassus Fett (ranked 153 p4p, 164 weight class). Cassus Fett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trump TwentyTwenty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fett is defended easily by TwentyTwenty.
TwentyTwenty throwing a counter right hand but Fett manages to avoid it.
Fett fails with the takedown
and TwentyTwenty counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fett! TwentyTwenty lets Fett back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Cassus Fett has been cut.
Fett falls off balance throwing a combination
and TwentyTwenty counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trump TwentyTwenty!
Trump TwentyTwenty made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Magrath (ranked 201 p4p, 693 weight class) and Gustav Harakka (ranked 37 p4p, 102 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Gustav Harakka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Harakka!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Harakka. Beautiful body shot.
Magrath misses with a straight left.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath lands with a right hand.
Harakka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harakka digs a good hook to Magrath's body.
Harakka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magrath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harakka tries a head kick but it misses.
Magrath appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magrath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magrath lands a really nice looking cross but Harakka seems unphased.
Harakka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magrath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harakka thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Harakka.
Magrath lands a leg kick that knocks Harakka off balance momentarily.
Magrath checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harakka.
Magrath misses with a wild body shot.
Harakka swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Harakka ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magrath jabs Harakka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harakka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magrath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harakka scores with a decent looking hook.
Harakka misses with a looping right.
Harakka throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magrath.
Harakka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harakka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magrath takes a swing at Harakka's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Magrath.
Magrath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magrath takes one to the side of the head.
Harakka tries a low kick but Magrath avoids it.
Harakka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.
Magrath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harakka.
Nice defenses there by Harakka.
Magrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka tries a head kick but it misses.
Magrath wants to slow Harakka down by chopping away at his legs.
Harakka misses with a body kick.
Harakka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
Harakka throws a low kick, looking for Magrath's leg but Magrath calmly moves out of range.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Harakka.
Harakka is looking to land body kicks.
Harakka throws a hook but Magrath blocks it.
Magrath lands a leg kick that knocks Harakka off balance momentarily.
Harakka moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Magrath throws a hook but Harakka blocks it.
Harakka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harakka tries to score with a low kick but Magrath moves his leg out of the way.
Harakka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magrath feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magrath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harakka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harakka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harakka misses with an uppercut
and Magrath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harakka.
Magrath throws a low kick, looking for Harakka's leg but Harakka calmly moves out of range.
Harakka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magrath finds it's way round the side to connect with Harakka's head.
Magrath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harakka.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Harakka.
That kick from Magrath tenderised Harakka's leg. Harakka is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harakka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magrath checks it well.
Harakka misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
Magrath looks to land a left hand but Harakka moved out of range nicely.
Magrath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harakka tries to work over Magrath's front leg with a kick but Magrath checks it.
Magrath swings for the body but Harakka moves out of range.
Harakka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harakka throws a head kick but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath misses with a left hand
and Harakka counters with a nice leg kick.
Magrath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harakka misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harakka tries to score with a low kick but Magrath moves his leg out of the way.
Magrath scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harakka doesn't seem bothered though.
Magrath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magrath misses with an uppercut.
Magrath backing away here, and Harakka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Magrath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magrath cracks Harakka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harakka scores with a hook.
Harakka misses with a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harakka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harakka misses with a right hand
and Magrath counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Harakka wants to clinch up but Magrath keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harakka lands with a kick to the temple. Magrath shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harakka throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harakka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magrath had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Harakka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harakka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustav Harakka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Harakka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harakka.
Magrath was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harakka lands a really nice looking cross but Magrath seems unphased.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Harakka slips the punch.
Harakka throws a push kick but Magrath slaps the foot to one side.
Magrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath throws out a leg kick but Harakka moves out of range and Magrath only half commits.
Magrath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magrath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harakka is out of range and Magrath settles back down.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Harakka slips the punch.
Magrath gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harakka.
A low kick lands for Magrath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath tests Harakka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magrath avoids the head kick by Harakka.
Harakka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magraths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gustav Harakka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Harakka misses
and Harakka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harakka.
Magrath motions for Harakka to come forward. Magrath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath is looking to chop away at Harakka's legs.
Harakka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magrath cracks Harakka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magrath lands with a right hand.
Good work by Magrath as he checks the leg kick.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harakka.
Magrath throws a leg kick which misses Harakka's front leg but catches the back leg as Harakka tries to avoid it.
Harakka scoring well with a low kick there.
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Harakka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Harakka. Beautiful body shot.
Magrath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harakka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magrath connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harakka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Harakka swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magrath is looking to slow Harakka down with leg kicks.
Magrath lands a slapping body shot.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
Harakka misses with a straight right.
Magrath scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harakka walks into a stiff left hand from Magrath.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Harakka slips the punch.
Harakka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magrath.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harakka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magrath counters with a left to the body.
Magrath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magrath misses the jab.
Harakka throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magrath wants to slow Harakka down by chopping away at his legs.
Gustav Harakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harakka misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Magrath.
Harakka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Harakka ducks down to avoid it.
Harakka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harakka 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.
Magrath attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Harakka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harakka.
Donk. Magrath catches Harakka right on the button with a cross.
Magrath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magrath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harakka can pounce on him.
Magrath throws a hook but Harakka blocks it.
Harakka drops his hands momentarily and Magrath takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Magrath.
Harakka throws a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath lands a nice shot that snaps Harakka's head back.
Magrath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harakka throws a leg kick but Magrath checks it.
Magrath fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harakka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Harakka lands a leg kick that knocks Magrath off balance momentarily.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses.
Harakka takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
Magrath with a nice calf kick.
Magrath throws a low kick but Harakka moves out of range easily.
Magrath fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harakka moves away.
Harakka is looking to slow Magrath down with leg kicks.
Harakka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magrath throws out a leg kick but Harakka moves out of range and Magrath only half commits.
Harakka throws a body kick that misses.
Harakka throws a leg kick but Magrath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harakka misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
Harakka is looking to score with low kicks.
Magrath just misses with a punch to the body.
Harakka lands a head kick!
Harakka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harakka tries a low kick but Magrath avoids it.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harakka throws out the jab.
Harakka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magrath if he has to take too many more of those.
Magrath scoring well with a low kick there.
Magrath slips under a jab.
Harakka moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harakka throws out the jab.
Harakka drops his hands momentarily and Magrath takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harakka.
Harakka swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Harakka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harakka there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Magrath throws a leg kick which misses Harakka's front leg but catches the back leg as Harakka tries to avoid it.
Harakka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Harakka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magrath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harakka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magrath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Magrath.
Magrath motions for Harakka to come forward. Magrath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath is looking to chop away at Harakka's legs.
Harakka tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Harakka.
A bone on bone clash there as Harakka blocks the leg kick.
Harakka just misses with a punch to the body.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Harakka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Magrath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
Magrath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harakka tries to land a front kick but Magrath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magrath throws a hook but Harakka avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harakka clinches with his opponent.
Magrath lands a body punch.
Magrath breaks from the clinch.
Harakka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magrath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magrath lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harakka throws a body shot but no joy.
Harakka misses with an uppercut
and Magrath makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harakka misses with a punch to the body.
Harakka working aggressively here.
Harakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magrath lands with a right to the head.
Magrath misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Magrath.
Harakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harakka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magrath backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magrath fails to land.
A short right from Magrath.
Harakka throws a head punch that misses.
Harakka stalling in the clinch but Magrath improves position.
Magrath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Harakka.
Magrath struggles to land a body shot inside as Harakka controls his hands.
Harakka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magrath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harakka is trying to force a seperation but Magrath has the dominant position.
Harakka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath feints and then cracks Harakka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harakka down.
Magrath avoids a kick to the body.
Harakka throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath lands a nice shot to the body.
Magrath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harakka throws a leg kick but Magrath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harakka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Magrath.
Harakka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magrath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harakka swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harakka in his tracks.
Magrath thuds a left hand into Harakka's body.
Magrath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath throws a chopping leg kick but Harakka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magrath thuds his right hand into Harakka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Harakka feints a counter leg kick.
Magrath tries to work over Harakka's front leg with a kick but Harakka checks it.
Harakka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jaxon Magrath did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harakka staying out of range there.
Magrath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harakka checks it well.
Good leg kick by Magrath.
Harakka throws a head kick but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath throws a low kick but Harakka moves out of range easily.
Magrath is looking to slow Harakka down with leg kicks.
Harakka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Magrath lands with a nice body punch.
Magrath throws a leg kick which misses Harakka's front leg but catches the back leg as Harakka tries to avoid it.
Harakka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magrath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harakka on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka throws a low kick, looking for Magrath's leg but Magrath calmly moves out of range.
Harakka lands with an overhand left.
Harakka misses with a straight right.
Magrath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harakka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Magrath throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harakka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magrath scores with a leg kick.
Magrath lands a head shot.
Magrath blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Harakka misses.
A clash of legs there as Magrath blocks the low kick.
Harakka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harakka misses with a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harakka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harakka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harakka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harakka throws a sloppy head kick and Magrath moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Magrath blocks the leg kick.
As Harakka backs away, Magrath returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magrath tried to score with a low kick but Harakka checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath scores with a jab to the body.
Harakka throws a lazy uppercut
and Magrath counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harakka's knee momentarily.
Magrath digs a good body shot into Harakka's ribs.
Harakka misses the shot to the body.
Harakka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harakka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harakka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Harakka.
Jab, jab by Magrath - just one landing.
Harakka throws a jab but it's blocked by Magrath.
Harakka tries to work over Magrath's front leg with a kick but Magrath checks it.
The fighters circling - Harakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harakka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magrath.
Magrath throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magrath.
Harakka ducks right into an uppercut from Magrath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Magrath.
Harakka dips to his left and cracks Magrath with an uppercut!
Magrath throws a hook but Harakka blocks it.
Harakka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Harakka throws a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a nice leg kick.
Magrath is looking to chop away at Harakka's legs.
Harakka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harakka throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harakka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magrath is looking to chop away at Harakka's legs.
Magrath scores with a leg kick.
Harakka thumps Magrath with a low kick.
Harakka wants to slow Magrath down by chopping away at his legs.
Harakka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harakka checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Magrath.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magrath checks a leg kick.
Harakka tries a low kick but Magrath avoids it.
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!
Harakka throws a looping overhand right but Magrath ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Harakka misses.
Harakka connects with a high kick.
Magrath avoids the head kick by Harakka.
Magrath is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harakka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Harakka moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Magrath blocks the leg kick.
Magrath scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harakka drops his hands momentarily and Magrath takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath had his way with Gustav Harakka in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Magrath with a nice calf kick.
Harakka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magrath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harakka wants to land a leg kick but Magrath is out of range.
Harakka throws a head kick but Magrath moves out of range.
Harakka throws a leg kick
and Magrath counters with an outside leg kick.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harakka throws out the jab.
Magrath avoids a kick to the body.
Magrath connects with a body shot that sends Harakka's belly button to the back.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magrath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harakka's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harakka throws a low kick but Magrath moves out of range easily.
Magrath feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magrath throws a front kick aimed at Harakka's knee but Harakka avoids it well.
Magrath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Magrath catches Harakka right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harakka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka misses with a kick to the body.
Harakka misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Magrath blocks the low kick.
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harakka.
Harakka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magrath has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harakka wants to land a leg kick but Magrath is out of range.
Harakka misses with a leg kick.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Harakka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
Harakka throws a leg kick but Magrath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harakka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magrath avoids the head kick by Harakka.
Harakka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath defending well as Harakka loads up on a big left hand.
Harakka throws a sloppy head kick
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Harakka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Harakka misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
Harakka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Magrath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harakka's head.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath digs a good body shot into Harakka's ribs.
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!
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harakka's sensitive parts.
Magrath blocks the body kick.
Harakka connects with a right hand. Magrath shakes it off.
Magrath avoids the head kick by Harakka.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harakka throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Magrath, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harakka misses with a body kick.
Harakka ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath throws a low kick but Harakka moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka slips under a jab from Magrath.
Magrath tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magrath is looking to slow Harakka down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Harakka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Harakka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harakka.
Magrath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magrath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magrath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaxon Magrath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harakka throws a wild body kick that Magrath sees coming a mile off.
Harakka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Harakka misses with a kick to the body.
Harakka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magrath checks the leg kick.
Magrath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harakka throws a front kick aimed at Magrath's knee but Magrath avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harakka's head.
Harakka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harakka just manages to avoid it.
Gustav Harakka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magrath misses with a body shot.
A big left from Harakka misses.
Harakka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magrath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Good leg kick by Magrath.
Magrath throws a body punch but Harakka moves out of range.
Harakka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harakka takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Harakka misses with a looping left.
Magrath with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Harakka finds it's target.
Magrath lands a nice hook to Harakka's body. Harakka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Magrath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magrath 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaxon Magrath thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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