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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Dalton (ranked 3841 p4p, 3884 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 452 p4p, 455 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from McGregson.
McGregson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGregson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregson.
We've been hearing reports that Dalton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dalton defending well as McGregson loads up on a big left hand.
McGregson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
McGregson tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dalton taking a breather.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Dalton lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGregson up against the cage.
McGregson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dalton on the inside.
Dalton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGregson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dalton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dalton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGregson.
McGregson takes a shot to the head.
McGregson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregson's elbow.
Dalton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGregson up against the cage.
Dalton works on McGregson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
McGregson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dalton.
Dalton tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregson avoids the damage to the body.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregson tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as McGregson controls the action.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
McGregson misses with a punch to the body.
McGregson tries to break the clinch but Dalton is controlling the position.
Dalton has McGregson pressed against the cage, preventing McGregson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dalton scores a nice knee to the body.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but McGregson avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
Dalton pushes McGregson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalton missing with knees to the body.
Dalton blocks a body shot from McGregson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Dalton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
McGregson blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGregson up against the cage.
McGregson can't break the clinch.
McGregson is trying to break the clinch but Dalton has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
McGregson is trying to break the clinch but Dalton is controlling him.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
McGregson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton is leaning against McGregson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Dalton.
Dalton digs a right hand into McGregson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregson's gas tank.
Dalton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from Dalton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregsons head.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
McGregson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Dalton pushes McGregson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dalton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregson prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton is working McGregson over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
McGregson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGregson can't break the clinch.
Dalton trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Dalton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGregson lands a jab to Dalton's midsection.
McGregson throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Dalton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dalton pushes McGregson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Dalton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dalton gets through McGregson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregson can't find room to land a body shot as Dalton controls the action.
Nice body punch from McGregson - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Dalton.
A short left from Dalton.
 McGregson is rocked!
Dalton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGregson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalton finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Dalton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McGregson with a big uppercut! McGregson tries to clinch up but Dalton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McGregson to the mat! McGregson covers up and Dalton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tim Dalton!
A less than humble Tim Dalton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rj Bell (ranked 3232 p4p, 2884 weight class) and Daizen Kuroda (ranked 389 p4p, 355 weight class). Rj Bell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rj Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuroda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuroda is looking for a sweep.
Kuroda manages to get back to half guard.
Bell is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kuroda as he works his way to full guard.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bell defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Kuroda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
My spies in Cali Gym inform me that Kuroda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Kuroda 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.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell working for a triangle but Kuroda defends it easily.
Kuroda postures up.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Kuroda defends easily.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully.
Kuroda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuroda trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell is looking for a triangle but Kuroda pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully.
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuroda is sitting in close to Bell's body. Bell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kuroda is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kuroda is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rj Bell!
A very excited looking Rj Bell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cranjis Mcbasketball (ranked 2060 p4p, 4221 weight class) and Eugene Lawrence (ranked 279 p4p, 491 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 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cranjis Mcbasketball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eugene Lawrence !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence scores with a takedown into Mcbasketball's guard.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Mcbasketball is keeping the position.
Lawrence is in close to Mcbasketball's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Mcbasketball is keeping the position.
Mcbasketball has his foot on Lawrence 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawrence works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcbasketball working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mcbasketball is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawrence is aware though and is defending well.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcbasketball has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawrence has managed to get both his arms back between Mcbasketball's legs - danger averted.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcbasketball is retaining full guard.
Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawrence makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcbasketball working for a triangle but Lawrence defends it easily.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcbasketball controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself.
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcbasketball being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcbasketball definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball looking to control.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcbasketball isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lawrence stacks Mcbasketball on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lawrence !
We've been informed that Lawrence has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working.
Mcbasketball tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawrence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcbasketball struggling a bit here.
Lawrence tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawrence has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcbasketball, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lawrence working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawrence has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcbasketball manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Lawrence 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.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Mcbasketball defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Donk. Lawrence catches Mcbasketball right on the button with a cross.
Lawrence scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcbasketball misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcbasketball changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawrence closes the distance and pushes Mcbasketball back into the cage.
Mcbasketball can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbasketball pulls guard.
Lawrence makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
Lawrence slips nicely into half guard.
Mcbasketball is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcbasketball is working hard here to advance position.
Lawrence is thwarting Mcbasketball's attempts to control the position.
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura but Mcbasketball is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working.
Mcbasketball is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcbasketball!
Mcbasketball regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcbasketball has his hands clasped together around Lawrence 's back. He's all about the action.
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcbasketball has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcbasketball works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence advances to half guard.
Mcbasketball trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Mcbasketball is defending well.
Mcbasketball is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily.
Mcbasketball is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcbasketball is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcbasketball is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawrence .
Lawrence wants to take a breather but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lawrence .
Lawrence pulls guard effortlessly.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcbasketball is pushing down on Lawrence 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrence is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcbasketball has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Mcbasketball keeps him under control.
Lawrence works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcbasketball trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbasketball trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcbasketball preventing the sweep.
Mcbasketball drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Mcbasketball off! Mcbasketball jumps back into Lawrence 's guard.
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcbasketball trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Mcbasketball landing with the ground and pound.
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Mcbasketball wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eugene Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Mcbasketball pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Mcbasketball from controlling successfully.
Mcbasketball avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Lawrence looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lawrence .
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcbasketball as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcbasketball has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcbasketball or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence , which made it look bad.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcbasketball but Mcbasketball pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Mcbasketball with that takedown attempt.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawrence pushes Mcbasketball up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcbasketball manages to pull guard.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Lawrence really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lawrence avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcbasketball!
Lawrence is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcbasketball is defending well.
Lawrence tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lawrence prevents Mcbasketball from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbasketball is trying to control but can't.
Mcbasketball moves into full guard.
Lawrence drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcbasketball dives on top into guard.
Mcbasketball postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lawrence is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcbasketball, into his guard.
Mcbasketball working for a triangle but Lawrence defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcbasketball is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawrence drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawrence jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcbasketball pulls Lawrence in close to prevent any damage.
Mcbasketball escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lawrence passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcbasketball has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcbasketball can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawrence works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cranjis Mcbasketball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcbasketball is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lawrence 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Mcbasketball is working away.
Mcbasketball moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Eugene Lawrence !
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Eugene Lawrence !
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Eugene Lawrence !
Eugene Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!
Eugene Lawrence decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Eagle (ranked 2842 p4p, 2273 weight class) and Lue Randle (ranked 366 p4p, 304 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lue Randle!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randle fails with a takedown attempt.
As Randle looks to move away, Eagle throws a big counter combo but Randle just gets out of the way.
Eagle lands a jab to the head.
Randle tries for a takedown but Eagle circles away easily
and Randle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randle tries to bum rush Eagle with a series of wild strikes but Eagle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eagle tries to bum rush Randle with a series of wild strikes but Randle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eagle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cali Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Eagle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle moves out of range as Randle strikes.
Eagle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randle's waist but Randle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eagle off to one side.
Eagle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Randle misses the shot to the body.
Eagle punishes Randle's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle throws the left hand but Randle avoids the punch easily.
Eagle feints and as Randle raises his hands in defense, Eagle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eagle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Randle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randle controlling Eagle's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eagle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Randle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eagle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eagle is one step ahead there.
Eagle is looking to work some ground and pound but Randle has wrist control.
Eagle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randle's head.
Eagle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randle trying to control the position here.
Randle has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eagle is looking to work some ground and pound but Randle has wrist control.
Randle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eagle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eagle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eagle wants to pass the guard but Randle is keeping the position.
Eagle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randle is looking for a triangle but Eagle pushes his legs off easily.
Eagle stands up over Randle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been informed that Randle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle lands a couple of elbows.
Eagle trying to control but Randle is working from the bottom.
Randle is trying to control the position but Eagle postures up.
Randle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eagle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eagle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eagle trying to control but Randle is working from the bottom.
Eagle cracks Randle with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randle pushes a forearm under Eagle's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Eagle is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lue Randle!
A very excited looking Lue Randle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Babeep Burnmegamedov (ranked 3016 p4p, 3313 weight class) and Billy Kimber (ranked 395 p4p, 436 weight class). Burnmegamedov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russia National Anthem. Billy Kimber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Babeep Burnmegamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimber!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnmegamedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kimber has hold of Burnmegamedov's hands but Burnmegamedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kimber trying to hold on to Burnmegamedov's head to control him but Burnmegamedov postures up.
Kimber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimber gets full guard.
Kimber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kimber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber has his foot on Burnmegamedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burnmegamedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Burnmegamedov with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burnmegamedov defends well.
Burnmegamedov lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnmegamedov gets to his feet and stands over Kimber, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kimber felt that one! Burnmegamedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kimber from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Babeep Burnmegamedov!
Babeep Burnmegamedov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Alhamdulillah'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 742 p4p, 431 weight class) and Renat Dadasov (ranked 113 p4p, 3 weight class). Renat Dadasov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with CJ Johnson's chin.
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17 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dadasov is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Dadasov tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Dadasov scores with a four punch combination!
Dadasov throws a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dadasov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Dadasov tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Dadasov slips a jab from Johnson.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dadasov.
Johnson misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dadasov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Dadasov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dadasov duly obliges.
 It looks like CJ Johnson has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Dadasov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Dadasov finds it's target.
 Johnson is rocked!
Dadasov lands a big head kick that sends Johnson to the canvas! Dadasov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Renat Dadasov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors EFC Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 228 p4p, 890 weight class) and Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 10 p4p, 20 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Phetboonme's choice of entrance music: Iron Man. Kongchai Phetboonme has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sepi Pulkkinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongchai Phetboonme!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
An inside leg kick from Phetboonme misses.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phetboonme instigates a clinch.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen is working Phetboonme over against the cage.
Phetboonme looks winded!
Stalling in the clinch from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme's coach down at Cali Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Phetboonme's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Pulkkinen.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has Phetboonme pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pulkkinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phetboonme tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Phetboonme scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Phetboonme lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen is leaning against Phetboonme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Phetboonme pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
A short left from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Phetboonme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phetboonme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phetboonme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Phetboonme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Phetboonme tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phetboonme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phetboonme blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phetboonme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phetboonme as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme is breathing heavily.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen lands with a left to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen is pushing Phetboonme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen presses Phetboonme against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulkkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Phetboonme lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen slowing the pace effectively.
Pulkkinen is stalling here.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen stalling.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen rushes Phetboonme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Sepi Pulkkinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pulkkinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Phetboonme has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen pushes Phetboonme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme is rocked!
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phetboonme can do to turn this around?
Phetboonme scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen pushes Phetboonme back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pulkkinen is leaning against Phetboonme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Phetboonme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phetboonme seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen is leaning against Phetboonme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen cracks Phetboonme with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen presses Phetboonme against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sepi Pulkkinen clearly takes 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.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme wants to clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phetboonme connects with a leg kick.
Phetboonme tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Phetboonme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phetboonme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phetboonme has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Phetboonme's head.
Phetboonme avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phetboonme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen throws a combination that misses
and Phetboonme counters with a slapping leg kick.
Phetboonme throws a body shot but no joy.
Phetboonme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phetboonme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phetboonme! But no joy.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Phetboonme throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Phetboonme in the body.
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phetboonme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and pushes Phetboonme back into the cage.
Phetboonme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Phetboonme digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
A shot in the inside from Phetboonme.
A short left from Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen works on Phetboonme's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Phetboonme's head.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sepi Pulkkinen had his way with Kongchai Phetboonme in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Phetboonme throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Pulkkinen throws a quick counter head kick but Phetboonme was just out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phetboonme stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme with a nice calf kick.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Phetboonme misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen rushes Phetboonme and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phetboonme lands a body punch.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Phetboonme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Phetboonme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phetboonme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phetboonme lands a right hand.
Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme pushes Pulkkinen against the cage. Phetboonme is working some dirty boxing. Phetboonme pushes off with a quick right hook! Pulkkinen goes down! Pulkkinen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phetboonme moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kongchai Phetboonme!
Kongchai Phetboonme is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kongchai Phetboonme thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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