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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 2159 p4p, 2176 weight class) and Gideon Navarro (ranked 287 p4p, 288 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brooks under the eye.
Navarro misses with a looping right.
Brooks throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Brooks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
Brooks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Navarro manages to circle out of the way.
Navarro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brooks blocks a jab.
Brooks half committed to a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Navarro.
Navarro dodges the punch combination from Brooks.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro connects with a right hand. Brooks shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooks cracks Navarro with a good jab.
Navarro moves out of range of the leg kick from Brooks.
Brooks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brooks's hands.
Navarro scores with a push kick.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks connects with a solid leg kick.
Brooks swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks throws a leg kick which misses Navarro's front leg but catches the back leg as Navarro tries to avoid it.
Brooks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brooks lands a leg kick that knocks Navarro off balance momentarily.
Brooks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Navarro is out of range and Brooks settles back down.
Brooks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Brooks misses.
Brooks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brooks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brooks scrambles back to his feet.
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Brooks.
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!
Brooks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Navarro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Navarro. Those never looked like landing.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Navarro avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
Brooks cracks Navarro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Navarro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Navarro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brooks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brooks is aware though and is defending well.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four 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.
Navarro looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Navarro is trying to keep Brooks in close.
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brooks trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Brooks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
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.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Brooks with an uppercut!
Brooks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Navarro has time to react.
Brooks slips a straight right by Navarro.
Brooks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks misses with a looping left.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Brooks lands a leg kick that knocks Navarro off balance momentarily.
Navarro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brooks's head.
Navarro misses with a few strikes there.
Brooks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Brooks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navarro slips under a jab from Brooks.
Navarro stuns Brooks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
A little feinted left hand from Brooks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brooks in his tracks.
Navarro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Navarro tests Brooks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brooks throws a push kick but Navarro slaps the foot to one side.
Brooks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Navarro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Navarro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks throws a head kick that Navarro semi-blocks.
Brooks staying out of range there.
Brooks throws the left hand but Navarro avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navarro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a two punch combination.
Brooks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brooks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Gideon Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Brooks does no damage.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Navarro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brooks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brooks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Navarro checks it.
Brooks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brooks throws a head kick but Navarro moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Navarro misses with an uppercut
and Brooks counters with a leg kick.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brooks slips under a jab from Navarro.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks throws a right and a left that Navarro avoids nicely.
Brooks scores with a leg kick.
Navarro throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Navarro throws a good cross that connects.
Navarro misses with a looping right.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
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!
The fighters circling - Brooks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brooks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Navarro at a distance.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Navarro is breathing heavily.
Brooks lands with a straight right. Navarro didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Navarro checks it.
Brooks moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Navarro 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.
Brooks lands with a shot to the body.
Navarro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brooks.
Navarro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brooks on the side of the head.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Brooks fakes the leg kick and cracks Navarro in the body.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Navarro as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
Brooks slips under a jab.
A left lands for Brooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
Brooks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Navarro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brooks.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Brooks.
Brooks moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Navarro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brooks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brooks lands an overhand right.
Navarro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 Navarro is rocked!
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Navarro is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
Brooks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Navarro seems to have recovered his senses.
Navarro looks for the body kick but Brooks saw that one coming.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks has Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks connects with a knee 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!
Navarro fails to pull guard.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Navarro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro pulls Brooks into guard.
Brooks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Navarro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
Brooks throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Navarro.
Navarro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brooks slips under a jab.
Brooks stuns Navarro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick by Navarro misses
and Brooks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brooks lands a high kick!
Navarro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Navarro misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brooks. Brooks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Navarro is looking to land body kicks.
Navarro scores with a hook.
Brooks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brooks takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
Navarro tries to clinch up but Brooks circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Navarro misses with a looping right.
Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Navarro.
Navarro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks connects with a jab.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brooks.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Navarro jumps guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eric Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Navarro.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brooks to keep the fight standing.
Navarro has picked Brooks up - he's going for a ride! Navarro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Navarro seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
Brooks trying to hold on to Navarro's head to control him but Navarro postures up.
Navarro wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brooks trying to hold on to Navarro's head to control him but Navarro postures up.
Gideon Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Brooks is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Eric Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is adopting a defensive guard.
Navarro throwing strikes but missing.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brooks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eric Brooks!
Eric Brooks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 1838 p4p, 1399 weight class) and Khabib Ferguson (ranked 81 p4p, 70 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khabib Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab to the body.
Batirovenkekikala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batirovenkekikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Batirovenkekikala.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a right hand to the body.
Batirovenkekikala lands a body shot.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Batirovenkekikala.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batirovenkekikala with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batirovenkekikala thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Batirovenkekikala lands a big right hand that sends Ferguson crashing to the mat! Batirovenkekikala stays standing though and waves Ferguson back to his feet!
Ferguson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Batirovenkekikala finish him?
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Batirovenkekikala slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Batirovenkekikala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.
Batirovenkekikala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferguson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batirovenkekikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Batirovenkekikala.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Batirovenkekikala avoids it with no problem.
Ferguson slips a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Batirovenkekikala.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson throws a counter combo.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Batirovenkekikala.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Batirovenkekikala cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batirovenkekikala. That's going to slow Ferguson down.
Batirovenkekikala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson looks winded!
Batirovenkekikala with a nice cross.
Batirovenkekikala lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala drops Ferguson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ferguson looks back up at him and smiles so Batirovenkekikala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a counter combo.
Batirovenkekikala drops Ferguson with a beautiful combination! Ferguson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Batirovenkekikala is looking for the KO!
Ferguson is rocked!
Batirovenkekikala fakes the body blow, causing Ferguson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ferguson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
After winning the bout, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 1557 p4p, 2587 weight class) and Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 78 p4p, 124 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar lands with a cross.
 It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conchobhar misses the body punch
and Kirin counters with a right hand to the body.
Conchobhar looks to land a left hand but Kirin moved out of range nicely.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Conchobhar misses its intended target.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirin slips a straight right by Conchobhar.
As Conchobhar backs away, Kirin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Conchobhar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conchobhar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirin can pounce on him.
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!
Kirin scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Conchobhar misses
and Kirin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Conchobhar thinking.
Kirin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirin misses with a looping left.
Conchobhar connects with a jab.
Conchobhar moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Conchobhar missing with a left hand there. Kirin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conchobhar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirin's hands.
Conchobhar stuns Kirin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirin needs to keep his hands up - Conchobhar had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Conchobhar.
Nice defenses there by Kirin.
Conchobhar stuns Kirin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conchobhar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Conchobhar connects with a body shot.
Kirin blocks a jab.
Conchobhar clobbers Kirin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conchobhar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conchobhar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Conchobhar.
Conchobhar scores with a nice right hand.
Conchobhar connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kirin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kirin lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws out a loose jab but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Conchobhar manages to avoid it.
Conchobhar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conchobhar misses with a wild body shot.
Conchobhar misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar throws a lazy right hand but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
Conchobhar misses with a looping right.
Donk. Conchobhar catches Kirin right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conchobhar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Conchobhar punishes Kirin's body with a nice straight punch.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut. Kirin saw that one coming.
Conchobhar connects with a single shot there.
Kirin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar scores with a jab.
Kokkoro Kirin's cut is getting worse.
Conchobhar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herleifr Conchobhar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
That's time! Kirin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kirin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Conchobhar misses with a right hand
and Kirin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conchobhar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirin.
Conchobhar fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conchobhar momentarily.
Kirin misses with a straight right.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conchobhar misses with a body punch
and Kirin counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conchobhar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirin misses with a hook.
Conchobhar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conchobhar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirin.
Conchobhar misses with a hook
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conchobhar throws a hook to the side of Kirin's head but Kirin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conchobhar.
A lazy left from Conchobhar finds it's target.
Conchobhar lands a nice looking body shot.
Conchobhar throws a body shot but no joy.
Conchobhar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conchobhar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirin throws out the jab.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Conchobhar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conchobhar misses with a head kick.
Jab from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws a hook to the side of Kirin's head but Kirin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conchobhar misses with a hook
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conchobhar cracks Kirin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conchobhar misses with a straight right.
Conchobhar slips a jab from Kirin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conchobhar. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
and Conchobhar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conchobhar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
Conchobhar lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirin walks into a jab.
Kirin 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conchobhar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conchobhar throws a right hand that misses
and Kirin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conchobhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kokkoro Kirin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kirin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conchobhar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Kirin is rocked!
Conchobhar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
and Conchobhar counters with a nice right hand that sends Kirin toppling to the canvas! Kirin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Conchobhar finish him?!
Oh Kirin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conchobhar flashes Kirin a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kirin's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kirin crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Conchobhar punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herleifr Conchobhar!
A victorious Herleifr Conchobhar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 823 p4p, 1037 weight class) and Svend Thorsby (ranked 47 p4p, 58 weight class). Dispatch Regulator comes to the cage accompanied by A Doon Hicky. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Dispatch Regulator throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thorsby avoids it.
Dispatch Regulator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorsby cracks a nice hook into Dispatch Regulator's ribs.
Thorsby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator 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.
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Dispatch Regulator wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator digs a good hook to Thorsby's body.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a jab to the head.
Dispatch Regulator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorsby circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorsby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dispatch Regulator.
Thorsby blocks the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorsby.
A jab from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Dispatch Regulator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorsby counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator checks a low kick from Thorsby.
Thorsby scores with a head kick.
It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
Thorsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Dispatch Regulator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorsby throws out the jab.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Thorsby misses with a hook. Dispatch Regulator ducked under it nicely.
Dispatch Regulator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator backing away here, and Thorsby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorsby misses with a leg kick
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Thorsby connects with a solid leg kick.
Thorsby with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dispatch Regulator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorsby throws out the jab.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut
and Dispatch Regulator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dispatch Regulator takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thorsby throws a hook but Dispatch Regulator avoids it easily.
Thorsby 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.
Dispatch Regulator blocks a head kick by Thorsby.
Dispatch Regulator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorsby lands a nice hook to Dispatch Regulator's body. Dispatch Regulator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Thorsby blocks the low kick.
Thorsby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorsby lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator moves into range and clinches up with Thorsby.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a shoulder strike.
Dispatch Regulator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dispatch Regulator blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby gets through Dispatch Regulator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby.
Dispatch Regulator is leaning against Thorsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dispatch Regulator tries to pull guard but Thorsby won't allow it.
Dispatch Regulator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Thorsby to work.
Nice body punch from Dispatch Regulator.
Thorsby stalling against the cage.
Thorsby struggles to land a body shot inside as Dispatch Regulator controls his hands.
Dispatch Regulator pulls guard effortlessly.
Thorsby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dispatch Regulator manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thorsby has Dispatch Regulator in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator slips nicely into half guard.
Thorsby felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dispatch Regulator is working for a submission of some sort.
Dispatch Regulator tries to pass to full mount but Thorsby defends it.
Thorsby is looking for a sweep. Dispatch Regulator is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chronian Dispatch Regulator's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thorsby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Dispatch Regulator is just out of range.
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Dispatch Regulator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorsby.
As Thorsby backs away, Dispatch Regulator returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Thorsby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head.
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator slips a straight right by Thorsby.
It looked like Dispatch Regulator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorsby connects with a right hand. Dispatch Regulator shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Thorsby misses.
Dispatch Regulator looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dispatch Regulator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dispatch Regulator throws a sloppy head kick and Thorsby moves out of range easily.
Thorsby is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dispatch Regulator takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a low kick.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Dispatch Regulator throwing a counter right hand but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Thorsby jabs Dispatch Regulator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorsby lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dispatch Regulator.
Thorsby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dispatch Regulator moves into range and clinches up with Thorsby.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dispatch Regulator's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands.
Dispatch Regulator working aggressively here.
Dispatch Regulator tries to pull guard but Thorsby won't allow it.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Thorsby looking to slow down the pace here.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby blocking some punches.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to pull guard but Thorsby has him pressed against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorsby or not.
Dispatch Regulator jumps guard but Thorsby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chronian Dispatch Regulator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dispatch Regulator lands a body punch.
Thorsby is breathing heavily.
Dispatch Regulator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorsbys head.
A body shot lands from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Dispatch Regulator.
A short uppercut from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short shot to the head.
Dispatch Regulator cracks Thorsby with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator pulls Thorsby into guard.
Thorsby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dispatch Regulator has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorsby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dispatch Regulator is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thorsby frees his head nicely. Oh but Dispatch Regulator has switched to an armbar! Thorsby is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
An out of breath Chronian Dispatch Regulator thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iwon Raczynski (ranked 853 p4p, 455 weight class) and Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 126 p4p, 66 weight class). Stalinovich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hell March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Iwon Raczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raczynski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinovich closes the distance and clinches.
Stalinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Raczynski leaning against his opponent.
Raczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalinovich has had enough of the clinch but Raczynski keeps him there for the moment.
Raczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovich controls his hands.
Raczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raczynskis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stalinovich up against the cage.
Raczynski lands an elbow that stopped Stalinovich in his tracks for a moment.
Stalinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalinovich pulls guard effortlessly.
Stalinovich is trying to keep Raczynski in close.
Raczynski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich looking for a guillotine here but Raczynski defends easily.
Stalinovich looking for a triangle here. Raczynski is fighting it but it looks tight! Stalinovich pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Raczynski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joseph Stalinovich!
A very excited looking Joseph Stalinovich 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Loris (ranked 357 p4p, 558 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 33 p4p, 53 weight class). Anni Skystalker acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Loris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loris misses with a body shot.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris scores with a jab to the head.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Skystalker blocks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Skystalker thuds his shin into the meat of Loris's side.
Loris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loris wants it to stay on the feet.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Loris misses.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skystalker defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Loris tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker scores with a takedown into Loris's guard.
Loris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skystalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loris 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.
Loris wants to sweep but no luck.
Skystalker pushes down on Loris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skystalker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loris wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skystalker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loris is just riding it out for now. Skystalker eventually gives up the hold.
Loris is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Skystalker wants to take a breather but Loris is having none of it.
Skystalker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skystalker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Loris's thigh. Loris counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Skystalker looking to pass the guard.
Skystalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skystalker passes Loris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but Loris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skystalker to get the leverage.
Loris wants to improve his position but Skystalker is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker wants to advance to full mount but Loris doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Loris looking for a guillotine here but Skystalker defends easily.
Loris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skystalker defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loris pulls Skystalker in close to his closed guard and prevents Skystalker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loris wants to stand up but Skystalker is controlling him.
Skystalker slips nicely into half guard.
Skystalker thows a huge punch but Loris dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skystalker pulls his head out easily.
Loris is refusing to be controlled, as Skystalker sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker 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.
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skystalker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loris's sensitive parts.
Loris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skystalker rushes Loris and presses him up against the cage.
Loris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skystalker drags the fight down to the ground.
Skystalker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Loris stacks Skystalker 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 Loris!
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.
Loris looks up at the clock and then as Skystalker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Loris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker is trying to control Loris's posture but Loris avoids it.
Loris trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away.
The referee asks Loris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Loris prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris working away.
Loris just content to control the position.
Loris working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
Skystalker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Loris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Loris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skystalker to see if he's OK.
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Loris is working Skystalker over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris working the ground and pound.
Skystalker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skystalker is not content to let Loris control the position.
Loris scores with punches from side control.
Skystalker tries to buck Loris off but Loris is having none of it.
Loris trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Loris connects with a decent elbow.
Skystalker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skystalker wants to control but Loris postures up.
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.
Skystalker is trying to work for a sweep but Loris has mounted him!
Loris raining down shots from the mount!
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris 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.
Loris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skystalker tries to hold on but Loris postures up.
Skystalker is in a horrible position here. Loris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Skystalker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loris pulls his head out easily.
Loris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skystalker trying to hold on to Loris's head to control him but Loris postures up.
Loris winds up and cracks Skystalker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skystalker has hold of Loris's hands but Loris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skystalker is staying active underneath Loris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loris lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loris connects with a nice short shot to Skystalker's temple.
Loris working over Skystalker with some ground and pound. Skystalker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Skystalker shoots in but no luck this time.
Skystalker blocks a low kick nicely.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skystalker rushes Loris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Loris breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Loris is avoiding it.
Loris jabs at Skystalker's body.
Loris scores with the left hand. Skystalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Loris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skystalker's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loris but Loris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loris jabs Skystalker right on the nose. Skystalker blinks but takes it well.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skystalker throws a jab when Loris was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Hugo Loris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Loris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loris wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
Loris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Loris.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Skystalker ducks down to avoid it.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skystalker defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skystalker.
Loris connects with a solid leg kick.
Hugo Loris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Loris tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but Loris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loris scores with a hook to the body. Skystalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris misses with a looping right.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loris.
Loris 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.
Skystalker moves into the clinch.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loris.
Loris can't find room to land a body shot as Skystalker controls the action.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Loris.
A left hand lands to the body for Loris.
Loris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loris scores with a shoulder strike.
Loris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skystalker can do to turn this around?
Loris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loris struggles to land a body shot inside as Skystalker controls his hands.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Loris.
Loris lands with a left to the head.
Loris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loris thumps Skystalker with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris tries to move into range but Skystalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loris with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Skystalker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.
Loris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Loris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skystalker counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Loris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Skystalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
Skystalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Loris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skystalker checks it well.
Skystalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loris throws out the jab.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loris connects with an inside leg kick.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Loris circles away.
A big right from Loris misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Loris blocks the leg kick.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loris thuds his right hand into Skystalker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loris scores with a leg kick.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Skystalker.
Hugo Loris is winning the standup battle so far.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skystalker checks a leg kick.
Loris lands a really nice looking cross but Skystalker seems unphased.
Loris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Loris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!
A less than humble Hugo Loris 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 Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 675 p4p, 278 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 105 p4p, 45 weight class). Baxxter comes to the cage accompanied by Weekend, Scooter . Wolf-Fang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rise Against - Give It All. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Hans Peter Baxxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxxter misses with a straight right.
Baxxter ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Baxxter looks to land a right hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baxxter wants to land a leg kick but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Wolf-Fang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Baxxter.
Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf-Fang.
Baxxter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wolf-Fang throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf-Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolf-Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf-Fang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf-Fang moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baxxter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxxter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wolf-Fang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wolf-Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baxxter throws out the jab.
Wolf-Fang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Baxxter's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baxxter throws a body punch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wolf-Fang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.
Baxxter lands with an overhand left.
Wolf-Fang connects with a jab.
Baxxter misses with a hook. Wolf-Fang ducked under it nicely.
Baxxter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baxxter staying out of range there.
Baxxter jabs Wolf-Fang right on the nose. Wolf-Fang blinks but takes it well.
Baxxter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Wolf-Fang.
Baxxter works Wolf-Fang's body with a nice hook.
Baxxter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Wolf-Fang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baxxter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses with a right hand
and Baxxter counters with a solid body kick.
Baxxter looks to land a left hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf-Fang! But no joy.
Wolf-Fang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baxxter.
Wolf-Fang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baxxter lands a jab to Wolf-Fang's midsection.
Baxxter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baxxter lands with an overhand left.
Wolf-Fang throws a right hand that misses
and Baxxter counters with a leg kick.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook
and Baxxter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baxxter throws a push kick but Wolf-Fang slaps the foot to one side.
Baxxter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolf-Fang on the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang looks to land a left hand but Baxxter moved out of range nicely.
Wolf-Fang throws a poor cross that misses
and Baxxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang scores with a body shot.
Baxxter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Baxxter. That snapped Wolf-Fang's head back.
Baxxter misses with a looping right.
Baxxter connects with a solid leg kick.
Wolf-Fang lands a jab to Baxxter's midsection.
Baxxter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolf-Fang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxxter misses with an uppercut.
Baxxter throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Wolf-Fang to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolf-Fang misses the shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Baxxter's head but Baxxter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baxxter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Wolf-Fang misses.
Wolf-Fang connects with a right hand. Baxxter shakes it off.
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!
Baxxter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wolf-Fang takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy uppercut
and Baxxter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baxxter scores with a head kick.
Wolf-Fang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baxxter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolf-Fang looks to land a right hand but Baxxter moved out of range.
Baxxter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wolf-Fang misses with a left hand
and Baxxter counters with a good low kick that Wolf-Fang was not able to check.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baxxter was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Baxxter connects with a body shot that sends Wolf-Fang's belly button to the back.
Baxxter wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf-Fang! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxxter lands a really nice looking cross but Wolf-Fang seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baxxter slips a straight right by Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook.
Wolf-Fang lands with a shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxxter lands with a good body shot.
Baxxter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baxxter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf-Fang.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wolf-Fang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Baxxter has got the better of the exchanges.
Wolf-Fang throws a jab when Baxxter was well out of range.
Wolf-Fang throws a sloppy body shot
and Baxxter counters with a straight right hand.
Baxxter throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf-Fang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang misses with a right hand
and Wolf-Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolf-Fang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baxxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baxxter misses with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang throws out a counter right but Baxxter avoids it with no problem.
Baxxter's corner calls for a 1-2. Baxxter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxxter lands a jab to Wolf-Fang's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter lands with an overhand left.
Wolf-Fang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wolf-Fang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baxxter needs to keep his hands up - Wolf-Fang had a free shot at his head there.
Baxxter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolf-Fang is out of range and Baxxter settles back down.
Baxxter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wolf-Fang misses with a left hand
and Baxxter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Baxxter.
Baxxter slips a straight right by Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang throws a shot from downtown. Baxxter moves away and avoids it.
Baxxter loads up on a big right hand but Wolf-Fang slips the punch.
Baxxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf-Fang can do to turn this around?
Wolf-Fang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolf-Fang takes a swing at Baxxter's ribcage but misses.
Baxxter misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Baxxter.
A big right from Wolf-Fang misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baxxter throws a nice looking combination but Wolf-Fang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Baxxter.
Nice body punch from Baxxter.
Baxxter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolf-Fang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baxxter is looking to slow Wolf-Fang down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Baxxter misses
letting Wolf-Fang counter with a right hand.
Wolf-Fang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wolf-Fang throws a poor cross that misses
and Baxxter counters with a straight right hand.
Wolf-Fang keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolf-Fang scores with a nice right hand.
Baxxter staying out of range there.
Wolf-Fang throws an overhand right that lands on Baxxter's shoulder, as Baxxter tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Baxxter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baxxter connects with a body shot.
Baxxter moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy uppercut
and Baxxter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wolf-Fang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolf-Fang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf-Fang throws a right hand that misses
and Baxxter counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Wolf-Fang misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baxxter. Wolf-Fang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf-Fang moves away.
Wolf-Fang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baxxter throws a sloppy head kick
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolf-Fang looks to throw the jab but Baxxter is out of range.
Baxxter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Baxxter throws out a loose jab but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxxter wants to slow Wolf-Fang down by chopping away at his legs.
Baxxter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wolf-Fang looks to throw the jab but Baxxter is out of range.
Wolf-Fang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baxxter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf-Fang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wolf-Fang there as he acknowledges the 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!
Wolf-Fang scores with a hook to the body. Baxxter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolf-Fang misses the target.
Hans Peter Baxxter is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf-Fang avoids the body shot from Baxxter.
Baxxter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf-Fang.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf-Fang misses.
Baxxter scores with a jab.
Wolf-Fang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wolf-Fang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baxxter lunges at Wolf-Fang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolf-Fang's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxxter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolf-Fang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baxxter misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf-Fang misses with a right hand
and Baxxter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Baxxter lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf-Fang off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Baxxter. Those never looked like landing.
Baxxter misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf-Fang! But no joy.
Wolf-Fang lands a jab to Baxxter's midsection.
Wolf-Fang blocks the body kick.
Baxxter ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
As Wolf-Fang backs away, Baxxter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Baxxter moves away from the strike by Wolf-Fang.
Baxxter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf-Fang throws a poor cross that misses
and Baxxter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolf-Fang lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang throws a right hand that misses
and Baxxter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf-Fang misses with an uppercut. Baxxter saw that one coming.
Baxxter looks to land a right hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range.
Wolf-Fang jabs Baxxter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baxxter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baxxter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf-Fang.
A big left from Wolf-Fang misses.
Wolf-Fang throws a poor cross that misses
and Baxxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
Baxxter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook to the body
and Baxxter counters with an outside leg kick.
Wolf-Fang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baxxter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wolf-Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf-Fang tries to work over Baxxter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baxxter lands a left hand.
Baxxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf-Fang controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter pushes Wolf-Fang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang is trying to break the clinch but Baxxter has him pressed against the cage.
Wolf-Fang lands a hook that snaps the head of Baxxter backwards.
Baxxter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Baxxter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxxter blocking some punches.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf-Fang misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baxxter.
Baxxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf-Fang's elbow.
Wolf-Fang struggles to land a body shot inside as Baxxter controls his hands.
Baxxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf-Fang's elbow.
Baxxter throws a head punch that misses.
Wolf-Fang blocking some punches.
Baxxter lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang tries to throw a body punch but Baxxter avoids it by throwing Wolf-Fang back against the cage.
Baxxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf-Fang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Baxxter.
Baxxter throws a head punch that misses.
Wolf-Fang tries to work over Baxxter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf-Fang swings wildly with an uppercut but Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baxxter prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body punch.
Baxxter stalling the fight.
Wolf-Fang struggles to land a body shot inside as Baxxter controls his hands.
Wolf-Fang cracks Baxxter with a nice body shot.
Wolf-Fang misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter wants to stall.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Baxxter.
Baxxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf-Fang's elbow.
Hans Peter Baxxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf-Fang swings wildly with an uppercut but Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baxxter tries to throw a body punch but Wolf-Fang avoids it by throwing Baxxter back against the cage.
Wolf-Fang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body punch.
Baxxter misses with a body punch.
Baxxter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baxxter is trying to stall.
Wolf-Fang tries a body shot but Baxxter blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yamcha Wolf-Fang.
I think Baxxter 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Peter Baxxter!
A relieved looking Hans Peter Baxxter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aonghus Mormaer (ranked 323 p4p, 123 weight class) and Jack Spratt (ranked 52 p4p, 18 weight class). Spratt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fit But You Know It. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aonghus Mormaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Spratt!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mormaer slips a jab from Spratt.
Mormaer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spratt misses with a looping left.
Mormaer moves in looking to clinch but Spratt pushes him off.
Spratt throws a leg kick
and Mormaer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mormaer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spratt throws a jab when Mormaer was well out of range.
Mormaer cracks Spratt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mormaer slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mormaer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt lands a right hook to the body.
Spratt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mormaer throws an off balance right hand
and Spratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spratt's corner calls for a 1-2. Spratt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt tries to land a leg kick but Mormaer saw it coming and moves away.
Spratt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mormaer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spratt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mormaer looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Mormaer lands with a nice body kick.
Spratt moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Spratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormaer doesn't manage to clinch there - Spratt circles away.
Spratt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spratt misses with a low kick.
As Spratt tries to get set, Mormaer tries to push him back and clinch up but Spratt manages to avoid the attempt.
Mormaer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spratt.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Mormaer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mormaer misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Mormaer.
Mormaer slips under a jab from Spratt.
A low kick from Mormaer misses
and Spratt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mormaer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Mormaer tenderised Spratt's leg. Spratt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mormaer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Spratt lands a nice hook to Mormaer's body. Mormaer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mormaer scores with a leg kick.
Spratt throws a body punch but Mormaer moves out of range.
Mormaer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Mormaer moves into range and clinches up with Spratt.
Mormaer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spratt takes a shot 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!
Spratt throws a punch but it's blocked by Mormaer.
Spratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spratt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spratt sizes up Mormaer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mormaer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mormaer wants to clinch.
Mormaer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spratt throws a body punch but Mormaer moves out of range.
Spratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mormaer.
Mormaer checks a low kick from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Mormaer's shoulder, as Mormaer tries to avoid the shot.
Mormaer moves away from the strike by Spratt.
As Spratt tries to get set, Mormaer tries to push him back and clinch up but Spratt manages to avoid the attempt.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mormaer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mormaer moves out of range of the strikes.
Spratt throws a hook but Mormaer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Spratt takes a swing at Mormaer's ribcage but misses.
Spratt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mormaer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spratt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spratt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spratt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spratt connects with a solid leg kick.
Mormaer looks to land a body kick but Spratt moved away.
Mormaer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mormaer lands with a straight right. Spratt didn't see that one coming.
Mormaer scores with a nice strike.
Mormaer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Spratt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt with a nice calf kick.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Mormaer slips a straight right by Spratt.
Spratt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mormaer in his tracks.
Spratt swats away the attempt to clinch by Mormaer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer throws a leg kick
and Spratt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mormaer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spratt on the side of the head.
Mormaer throws a body kick that misses.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Mormaer.
Spratt throws a solid leg kick but Mormaer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spratt.
Spratt scores with a leg kick.
Mormaer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spratt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mormaer has time to react.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mormaer manages to avoid it.
Mormaer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spratt.
Spratt tries a quick counter leg kick but Mormaer is wise to it.
Spratt with a nice calf kick.
Mormaer tries to score with a low kick but Spratt moves his leg out of the way.
Spratt cracks Mormaer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mormaer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spratt has time to react.
Mormaer slips a jab from Spratt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt digs a good hook to Mormaer's body.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spratt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mormaer throws a sloppy head kick and Spratt moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Spratt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mormaer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mormaer motions for Spratt to come forward. Mormaer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Mormaer's shoulder, as Mormaer tries to avoid the shot.
Mormaer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jack Spratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spratt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mormaer checks it well.
Spratt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spratt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mormaer tries to work over Spratt's front leg with a kick but Spratt checks it.
Spratt throws a jab when Mormaer was well out of range.
Spratt throws a body punch but Mormaer moves out of range.
Mormaer looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Mormaer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Spratt.
Mormaer fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Spratt blocks the leg kick.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Mormaer's shoulder, as Mormaer tries to avoid the shot.
Spratt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mormaer moves into the clinch.
Spratt throws a punch but it's blocked by Mormaer.
Mormaer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spratt is trying to break the clinch but Mormaer has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt avoiding damage as Mormaer throws knees to the body.
Mormaer takes a shot to the head.
Spratt tries to circle away but Mormaer has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mormaer obliges.
Mormaer missing with knees to the body.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt breaks the clinch.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Mormaer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mormaer forces Spratt back against the cage and clinches.
Mormaer keeps control of Spratt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mormaer lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mormaer.
 It looks like Jack Spratt has been cut.
Mormaer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spratt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Mormaer slows down the pace here.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spratt avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aonghus Mormaer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt manages to break the clinch.
Spratt feints and then cracks Mormaer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mormaer down.
Spratt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spratt clinches up against the cage.
Mormaer misses with a punch on the inside.
Spratt breaks from the clinch.
Mormaer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Mormaer is just out of range.
Spratt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mormaer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mormaer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spratt misses with a low kick as Mormaer jumps back.
Spratt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spratt moves out of range as Mormaer strikes.
Mormaer misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Spratt coming out on top.
Spratt misses the jab.
Mormaer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mormaer tries to clinch but Spratt is having none of it.
Spratt scores with a hook to the body. Mormaer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spratt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mormaer is out of range and Spratt settles back down.
Mormaer is looking to clinch.
Mormaer is looking to clinch but Spratt is avoiding it.
Mormaer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Mormaer throws a head kick but Spratt moves out of range.
Mormaer tries to clinch there but Spratt circles away.
A nice leg kick from Spratt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Mormaer.
Mormaer moves out of range of the leg kick from Spratt.
Mormaer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spratt lands a right hook to the body.
Mormaer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spratt staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mormaer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spratt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Spratt.
A low kick from Spratt is predictable there
and Mormaer counters with a solid body kick.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Mormaer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mormaer looks for the body kick but Spratt saw that one coming.
A low kick from Mormaer misses
and Spratt counters with a left to the body.
Mormaer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mormaer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mormaer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A bone on bone clash there as Mormaer blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mormaer.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Mormaer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mormaer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spratt.
Spratt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mormaer. That did some damage!
Spratt throws the left hand but Mormaer avoids the punch easily.
Spratt misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Spratt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mormaer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mormaer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spratt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spratt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mormaer checks it well.
Mormaer throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Mormaer throws a poor cross that misses
and Spratt counters with a straight right hand.
Mormaer digs a good hook to Spratt's body.
Mormaer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Mormaer ducks down to avoid it.
Mormaer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Spratt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mormaer as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Mormaer misses.
Mormaer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spratt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mormaer just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spratt scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mormaer.
Spratt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mormaer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mormaer throws a push kick but Spratt slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mormaer misses with an uppercut. Spratt saw that one coming.
Spratt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mormaer, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mormaer misses with a head kick.
Spratt misses with a low kick.
Spratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mormaer.
Mormaer checks a low kick from Spratt.
Spratt with a nice calf kick.
Spratt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mormaer has time to react.
Mormaer looks for the body kick but Spratt saw that one coming.
Mormaer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spratt flicks out a counter leg kick but Mormaer steps away.
Mormaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
An inside leg kick from Spratt misses.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mormaer throws out the jab.
Mormaer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
Spratt tries a low kick but Mormaer avoids it.
Mormaer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
Mormaer slips a straight right by Spratt.
Mormaer is looking to counter the offense by Spratt and move into the clinch.
Spratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aonghus Mormaer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Spratt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mormaer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mormaer.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mormaer moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mormaer lands a body shot.
Spratt slips under a jab from Mormaer.
Mormaer scores with a jab to the head.
Mormaer defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Mormaer tries to close the distance and clinch but Spratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mormaer misses with a straight right.
Mormaer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mormaer throws the left hand but Spratt avoids the punch easily.
Mormaer tries to close the distance and clinch but Spratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mormaer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spratt.
Spratt slips a jab from Mormaer.
Spratt scores with a nice right hand.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Mormaer throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Spratt.
Spratt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mormaer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mormaer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spratt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mormaer scores with a hook to the body. Spratt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spratt avoids the body shot from Mormaer.
Mormaer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick by Mormaer misses
and Spratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spratt lands a jab to Mormaer's midsection.
Spratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Mormaer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spratt with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt throws a leg kick which misses Mormaer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mormaer tries to avoid it.
Spratt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spratt defending well as Mormaer loads up on a big left hand.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spratt dips to his left and cracks Mormaer with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt takes a swing at Mormaer's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Spratt.
A shot to the body from Mormaer misses
and Mormaer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spratt. That's going to slow Mormaer down.
Spratt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Mormaer.
A clash of legs there as Spratt blocks the low kick.
Spratt lands a leg kick that knocks Mormaer off balance momentarily.
A big left from Mormaer misses.
Spratt slips a straight right by Mormaer.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Mormaer slips a straight right by Spratt.
Spratt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mormaer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mormaer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spratt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mormaer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spratt.
Mormaer misses with a looping right.
Mormaer throws a leg kick but Spratt moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Spratt.
I've got Spratt 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Spratt!
Jack Spratt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Andrianakis (ranked 352 p4p, 589 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 56 p4p, 83 weight class). Andrianakis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Andy Milonakis Theme Song. Mikhail Popkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popkov connects with a jab.
Andrianakis moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrianakis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popkov.
Andrianakis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Popkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Popkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrianakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianakis lands a nice hook to Popkov's body. Popkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianakis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianakis.
Popkov throws a hook to the side of Andrianakis's head but Andrianakis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrianakis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrianakis. That snapped Popkov's head back.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Popkov's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov slips a jab from Andrianakis.
And Popkov responds with a good body kick, but Andrianakis manages to step out the way in time.
Popkov misses with a wild combination.
Andrianakis lands a big uppercut and Popkov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Popkov looks OK. Andrianakis waves Popkov back to his feet!
Popkov is rocked!
That has opened up Mikhail Popkov's cut even more.
Popkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Popkov is just out of range.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Popkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrianakis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popkov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrianakis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Popkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrianakis finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Popkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the body.
Popkov tries to bum rush Andrianakis with a series of wild strikes but Andrianakis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popkov.
Popkov feints a counter leg kick.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws an off balance right hand
and Popkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popkov walks into a jab.
Andrianakis misses with a hook
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Andrianakis's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Popkov misses the jab.
Popkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andrianakis with a body shot.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popkov throws out a counter right but Andrianakis avoids it with no problem.
Popkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.
A big left from Popkov misses.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrianakis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andrianakis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Popkov at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianakis throws a sloppy body shot
and Popkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianakis moves out of range as Popkov strikes.
Popkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrianakis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but Popkov is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Popkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrianakis connects with a right that clearly hurt Popkov. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Andrianakis proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Popkov collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Andrianakis!
Milo Andrianakis 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 9 p4p, 115 weight class) and Jack Sullivan (ranked 2 p4p, 19 weight class). Lõhmus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. Joosep Lõhmus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lõhmus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan misses the target.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Sullivan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Sullivan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sullivan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sullivan's hands.
Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Sullivan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
and Sullivan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sullivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sullivan is able to avoid easily.
Sullivan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lõhmus looks for the body kick but Sullivan saw that one coming.
Lõhmus throws a poor cross that misses
and Sullivan counters with a low kick, right behind Lõhmus 's knee.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sullivan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sullivan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lõhmus is able to avoid easily.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.
Lõhmus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sullivan.
Sullivan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lõhmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Sullivan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
Lõhmus scores with a decent looking hook.
Sullivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lõhmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sullivan throws a wild body kick that Lõhmus sees coming a mile off.
Sullivan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sullivan feints a counter leg kick.
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sullivan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Sullivan throws a body kick.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses.
Lõhmus throws a lazy uppercut
and Sullivan counters with a thumping low kick.
Sullivan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Sullivan.
Sullivan flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Sullivan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lõhmus scores with a spinning back kick!
Lõhmus slips a jab from Sullivan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus clobbers Sullivan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Sullivan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan with a nice calf kick.
Sullivan takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan drops his hands momentarily and Lõhmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lõhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Sullivan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sullivan has time to react.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lõhmus.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Sullivan was well out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a lunging right hand
and Sullivan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lõhmus lands a high kick!
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sullivan on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Lõhmus throws the kick towards the body but Sullivan avoids it.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Lõhmus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Sullivan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan has managed to clinch.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Sullivan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sullivan pushes off an throws an elbow but Lõhmus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus cracks Sullivan with a good jab.
Sullivan with a hook.
Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan wants to counter the offense by Lõhmus and move into the clinch position.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
Sullivan defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan blocks a leg kick.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sullivan.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot
and Sullivan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sullivan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lõhmus. That did some damage!
Sullivan rushes Lõhmus and presses him up against the cage.
Sullivan keeps control of Lõhmus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Lõhmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
A jab from Sullivan misses.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sullivan lands a jab to the head.
Sullivan misses with a low kick as Lõhmus jumps back.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sullivan down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a good body shot.
Sullivan throws out a leg kick but Lõhmus moves out of range and Sullivan only half commits.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Sullivan's body.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Lõhmus.
Sullivan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lõhmus with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sullivan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lõhmus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSullivan.
Sullivan throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan scores with a spinning back kick!
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus lands with a good body shot.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Sullivan missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan cracks a nice hook into Lõhmus's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sullivan throws a low kick but Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Sullivan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lõhmus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sullivan.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Sullivan tries to move into range but Lõhmus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Sullivan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
Sullivan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Sullivan's body.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
Sullivan misses the body punch
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lõhmus thumps Sullivan with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sullivan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Lõhmus with the inside leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
and Sullivan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lõhmus throws a wild body kick that Sullivan sees coming a mile off.
Sullivan tries to counter with a clinch but Lõhmus shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Lõhmus misses
and Sullivan counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a jab to the head.
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lõhmus is trying to break free.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
Sullivan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus misses with a lunging right hand
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus needs to keep his hands up - Sullivan had a free shot at his head there.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Sullivan is out of range.
Sullivan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sullivan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Sullivan.
A head kick misses from Sullivan.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Sullivan off the cage and back into range.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot that sends Sullivan's belly button to the back.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Sullivan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sullivan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joosep Lõhmus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Lõhmus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sullivan if he has to take too many more of those.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from Sullivan.
Lõhmus thuds his right hand into Sullivan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sullivan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lõhmus will feel that in the morning.
Sullivan checks a leg kick nicely.
Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Sullivan cracks Lõhmus with an open hand slap.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Sullivan to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Sullivan.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Sullivan moved away.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus sets himself, and Sullivan steps forward looking for the clinch! Lõhmus avoids it this time.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lõhmus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sullivan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sullivan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sullivan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at Sullivan's knee but Sullivan avoids it well.
Sullivan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lõhmus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
It seemed like Sullivan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Lõhmus scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lõhmus.
Sullivan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lõhmus connects with a nice looking jab.
Lõhmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Lõhmus.
Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Sullivan counters with a body kick.
Lõhmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lõhmus throws an off balance right hand
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Sullivan checks it.
Lõhmus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sullivan doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lõhmus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sullivan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
Sullivan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sullivan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lõhmus scores with a decent looking hook.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus wants to slow Sullivan down by chopping away at his legs.
Lõhmus backing away here, and Sullivan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sullivan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus had his way with Jack Sullivan in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Sullivan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Sullivan is out of range.
Lõhmus motions for Sullivan to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Sullivan throws a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Sullivan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Sullivan takes one on the button.
Lõhmus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands a jab.
Lõhmus lands an overhand right.
Sullivan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lõhmus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sullivan counters with a solid body kick.
Sullivan defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a straight right hand.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Sullivan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Lõhmus tries to work over Sullivan's front leg with a kick but Sullivan checks it.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Lõhmus.
Sullivan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus staying out of range there.
Sullivan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
Jack Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Sullivan.
Sullivan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
Sullivan thuds his shin into the meat of Lõhmus's side.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Sullivan moves forwards but Lõhmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sullivan staying out of range there.
Lõhmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lõhmus lands a jab to the head.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lõhmus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sullivan scores with a nice strike.
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lõhmus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan as the two fighters clinch.
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.
Lõhmus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lõhmus dodges an elbow strike from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sullivan.
Lõhmus blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Lõhmus blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sullivan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lõhmus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
Joosep Lõhmus 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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