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GAMMA#1010 Aurelius v Winfred PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Raffington (ranked 2173 p4p, 1108 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 335 p4p, 176 weight class). Raffington comes to the cage accompanied by Logan Lucky. Shane Raffington had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Shane Raffington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Granite chin |
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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 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt wants to clinch.
Raffington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raffington needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Raffington misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Raffington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Hunt.
A cross from Raffington lands.
Hunt has Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raffington.
A right hand to the body from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Raffington tries to tie him up.
Raffington wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raffington wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Raffington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Raffington slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Raffington saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington connects with the punch.
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raffington fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raffington takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raffington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Raffington throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Raffington misses with a looping left.
Hunt moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Raffington scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Raffington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raffington misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Raffington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Raffington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raffington misses with a looping left.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Hunt feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
An inside leg kick from Raffington misses.
Raffington misses with a straight right.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raffington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Hunt tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Raffington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt jabs at Raffington's body.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Raffington throws a leg kick that misses.
Raffington throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Hunt stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Raffington connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Raffington.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raffington crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hunt - the referee stops the clock and Raffington gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hunt. Raffington manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Raffington throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt slips a jab from Raffington.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Raffington.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Raffington effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raffington as Hunt tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt tries to stall but Raffington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raffington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Raffington duly obliges.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
A big right from Raffington misses.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Raffington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raffington checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Hunt throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raffington finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Raffington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raffington walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Raffington moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Nice body kick from Raffington.
Raffington throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Nice shot by Raffington.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raffington misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Raffington.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raffington lands with a nice combination. Hunt backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Raffington.
Raffington takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raffington throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Raffington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt cracks Raffington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raffington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
Raffington slips under a jab from Hunt.
Raffington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Raffington.
Raffington lands an overhand right.
Hunt rushes Raffington and presses him up against the cage.
Raffington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt darts in and clinches Raffington up against the cage.
Raffington misses with an elbow over the top.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Raffington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt is trying to stall.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Raffington tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Raffington is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt trying to control the position but instead, Raffington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunt into the cage.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
James Hunt 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.
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
Raffington working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington letting Hunt take a breather here.
A short left from Hunt.
Raffington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Hunt prevents Raffington from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Raffington breaks the clinch.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raffington is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Hunt is struggling to control the position.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raffington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington misses the jab.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Raffington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raffington misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt thumps Raffington with a low kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a body kick.
Raffington thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raffington's knee momentarily.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hunt!
In his post fight interview, James Hunt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Rodgers (ranked 934 p4p, 809 weight class) and Diego Garcia (ranked 124 p4p, 111 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Rodgers !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Diego Garcia!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers lands with a shot to the body.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers 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.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodgers moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rodgers has managed to clinch.
Rodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers working aggressively here.
Rodgers trying to control the position but instead, Garcia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodgers into the cage.
Rodgers has clasped his hands together around Garcia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers wants to take a breather but Garcia manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rodgers .
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodgers passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Rodgers there.
Rodgers throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Rodgers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rodgers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodgers is looking to sweep but instead, Garcia has passed into half guard.
Rodgers trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Rodgers wants to control but Garcia passes into side.
Garcia is staying tight to Rodgers 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Garcia saw it coming and moves away.
Diego Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Rodgers moves out of range and Garcia only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodgers is able to avoid easily.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodgers is defended easily by Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers .
Rodgers tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.
Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garcia to the mat! Garcia manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Rodgers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard.
Keith Rodgers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodgers is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodgers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Rodgers wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Rodgers controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers , not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia is pushing down on Rodgers 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodgers is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodgers is trying to control but Garcia manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia prevents Rodgers from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Garcia throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodgers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodgers .
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodgers throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Garcia blocks the low kick.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Garcia takes a swing at Rodgers 's ribcage but misses.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Rodgers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Rodgers 's head back.
Rodgers drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Rodgers is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rodgers is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodgers avoid being mounted?
Garcia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodgers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia is working for a kimura but Rodgers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodgers wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Rodgers actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Garcia.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glen Hoddle (ranked 941 p4p, 775 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 121 p4p, 101 weight class). Weight comes into a darkened arena with his song building. They say that I'm Crazy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Hoddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoddle fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoddle misses the target.
Hoddle looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weight misses with a wild combination.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Weight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Hoddle jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle misses with a right hand
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoddle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Weight kicks off Hoddle and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoddle moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoddle scores with a sloppy right hand. Weight should have avoided that one.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weight sprawls well. Weight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoddle gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoddle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoddle throws out the jab.
Weight 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.
Hoddle missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Weight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weight slips a jab from Hoddle.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight throws a right and a left that Hoddle avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weight clobbers Hoddle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoddle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoddle with a body shot.
Weight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weight looks to land a combination. Hoddle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Weight catches Hoddle right on the button with a cross.
Glen Hoddle's cut is getting worse.
Hoddle tries to clinch up.
Hoddle lands a nice hook to Weight's body. Weight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
Hoddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weight as he jumps to the side.
Weight is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle throws a body shot but no joy.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hoddle misses.
Hoddle shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Weight.
Welter Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weight shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hoddle eats them both and turns towards Weight to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hoddle dives in for a single leg takedown but Weight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weight manages to break the clinch.
Weight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoddle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoddle loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoddle misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Welter Weight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoddle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weight circles away.
Hoddle swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Hoddle takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Hoddle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weight defends it nicely.
Weight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weight throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a two punch combo.
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches.
Hoddle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoddle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weight throws out a counter right but Hoddle avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches.
Weight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weight keeping hold of Hoddle's head, controlling as best he can.
Hoddle wants to take a breather but Weight is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weight trying to control but Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle throws a strike but Weight avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hoddle won't allow Weight to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Weight has wrist control.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Weight has wrist control.
Weight is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Weight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hoddle distracts Weight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weight is looking to stand up but Hoddle isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight is pulling down on Hoddle's head to control his posture.
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weight's head.
Hoddle stands and throws Weight's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weight parries the strikes from Hoddle easily there. Hoddle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Weight to escape.
Hoddle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Weight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Weight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoddle tries to score with some ground and pound. Weight controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle working the ground and pound from side control.
Hoddle working the body and head with strikes.
Weight is trying to get back to his feet.
Weight is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weight sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Weight is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weight managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hoddle.
Weight avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hoddle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hoddle is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoddle.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoddle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoddle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoddle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hoddle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hoddle working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Weight is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hoddle is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hoddle.
Weight is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
Hoddle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hoddle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Weight wants to control but Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hoddle cracks Weight with a big right hand but Weight just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hoddle is looking to take a break and control but Weight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoddle cracks Weight with a big right hand but Weight just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hoddle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Hoddle connects with a nice short shot to Weight's temple.
Hoddle winds up and cracks Weight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
 Weight is rocked!
Weight wants to get back to full guard but Hoddle has passed into side control.
Weight is still in real trouble! Can Hoddle finish him?
Hoddle trying to control the position but Weight is working away.
Hoddle is really struggling to control Weight but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
The strikes coming from Hoddle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle trying to control the action but Weight is working from the bottom.
Hoddle landing strikes.
Weight is looking for a sweep.
Weight struggling a bit here.
Weight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hoddle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoddle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hoddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weight trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom.
Hoddle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weight has managed to get both his arms back between Hoddle's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Hoddle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoddle 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Hoddle!
In his post fight interview, Glen Hoddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Sojka (ranked 1099 p4p, 481 weight class) and Andor Seres (ranked 139 p4p, 66 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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andor Seres!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sojka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seres appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sojka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sojka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seres avoids the body shot from Sojka.
Seres slips under a jab from Sojka.
Seres flicks out a counter leg kick but Sojka steps away.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sojka. Seres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sojka cracks Seres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Seres tenderised Sojka's leg. Sojka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sojka throws a poor cross that misses
and Seres counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Sojka lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka throws a body punch but Seres moves out of range.
Seres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sojka at a distance.
Sojka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sojka takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sojka.
Both fighters circling a little - Seres finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Seres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sojka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seres! But no joy.
Sojka throws a jab when Seres was well out of range.
Sojka looks to throw the jab but Seres is out of range.
Seres slips under a jab.
Sojka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sojka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Seres counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Seres.
Seres lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Sojka crumples to the floor! Seres milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andor Seres!
A victorious Andor Seres 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saúl Tacoronte (ranked 463 p4p, 516 weight class) and William H Bonney (ranked 75 p4p, 84 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 29 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saúl Tacoronte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, William H Bonney!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacoronte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonney finds it's way round the side to connect with Tacoronte's head.
Bonney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tacoronte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonney connects with a leg kick.
Tacoronte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tacoronte scores with a jab. Bonney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tacoronte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bonney blocks the body kick.
Bonney throws a body punch but Tacoronte moves out of range.
Tacoronte blocks a jab.
Bonney throws a shot from downtown. Tacoronte moves away and avoids it.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Tacoronte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tacoronte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
Bonney takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tacoronte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bonney, as that shot connected.
Tacoronte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonney throws a hook but Tacoronte blocks it.
Tacoronte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bonney missing with a left hand there. Tacoronte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Tacoronte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tacoronte lands with a nice body kick.
Tacoronte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bonney thuds his right hand into Tacoronte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bonney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tacoronte throws a hook to the side of Bonney's head but Bonney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tacoronte slips a straight right by Bonney.
Bonney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte throws a head kick that misses.
Tacoronte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonney momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacoronte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tacoronte connects with the punch.
Tacoronte stuns Bonney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bonney misses its intended target.
Bonney misses with an uppercut.
Tacoronte throws a quick counter head kick but Bonney was just out of range.
Tacoronte misses the shot to the body.
Bonney scores with a body shot.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Tacoronte.
Bonney swings widly with a right hand
and Tacoronte counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tacoronte throws a shot from downtown. Bonney moves away and avoids it.
Bonney swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tacoronte quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bonney throws a low kick but Tacoronte moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Tacoronte misses
and Bonney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tacoronte thinking.
Bonney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tacoronte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tacoronte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonney.
Tacoronte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonney misses with a hook. Tacoronte ducked under it nicely.
Tacoronte moves out of range as Bonney strikes.
Tacoronte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonney.
Tacoronte scores with a nice strike.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte scores with the left hand. Bonney knows he should have avoided that one.
Tacoronte thumps Bonney with a low kick.
Bonney digs a good hook to Tacoronte's body.
Bonney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonney tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tacoronte is able to avoid easily.
Tacoronte ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Bonney lands a body shot.
Bonney looks to throw the jab but Tacoronte is out of range.
A cross from Tacoronte lands.
Tacoronte throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney tries a quick counter leg kick but Tacoronte is wise to it.
Tacoronte scores with the left hand. Bonney knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Tacoronte misses.
Tacoronte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonney's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacoronte. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tacoronte avoids the body shot from Bonney.
Tacoronte connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Tacoronte.
Bonney feints and then cracks Tacoronte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tacoronte down.
Bonney swings for the body but Tacoronte moves out of range.
Bonney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Bonney.
Tacoronte misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Bonney throws a fast counter high kick but Tacoronte manages to duck under it in time.
Bonney throws a hook but Tacoronte avoids it easily.
Tacoronte ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tacoronte!
Tacoronte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tacoronte moves forwards but Bonney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bonney lands a jab to the head.
Tacoronte throws a chopping leg kick but Bonney manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bonney misses with a right hand
and Tacoronte makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bonney really felt that one!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saúl Tacoronte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tacoronte throws a looping overhand right but Bonney ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacoronte. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonney only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tacoronte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tacoronte feints and then cracks Bonney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonney down.
A nice leg kick from Tacoronte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tacoronte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bonney checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tacoronte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonney. That did some damage!
Tacoronte is looking to score with low kicks.
Bonney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tacoronte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bonney counters with a nice uppercut.
Tacoronte looks to land a right hand but Bonney moved out of range.
Tacoronte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney looks to throw the jab but Tacoronte is out of range.
Bonney throws the left hand but Tacoronte avoids the punch easily.
Tacoronte misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Tacoronte. Beautiful body shot.
Saúl Tacoronte is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonney will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tacoronte misses.
Tacoronte connects with the punch.
Bonney throws a shot to the body.
Bonney throws a hook but Tacoronte blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Tacoronte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tacoronte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tacoronte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tacoronte fakes the leg kick and cracks Bonney in the body.
Tacoronte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bonney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tacoronte backing away here, and Bonney unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bonney misses with a hook. Tacoronte ducked under it nicely.
Bonney lands a jab.
Bonney throws a leg kick that misses.
Tacoronte misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
Bonney lands with a nice body punch.
Bonney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonney.
Bonney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the body from Bonney misses
and Tacoronte counters with a good low kick that Bonney was not able to check.
Tacoronte tries to land a leg kick but Bonney saw it coming and moves away.
Tacoronte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonney.
Bonney misses with an uppercut.
Bonney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.
Bonney throws an overhand right that lands on Tacoronte's shoulder, as Tacoronte tries to avoid the shot.
Bonney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tacoronte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good shot there by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte scores with a jab.
Tacoronte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tacoronte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonney blocks a jab.
Tacoronte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte lands a really nice looking cross but Bonney seems unphased.
Bonney connects with a body shot that sends Tacoronte's belly button to the back.
Tacoronte ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacoronte. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A good leg kick by Bonney.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick from Tacoronte.
Bonney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonney dips to his left and cracks Tacoronte with an uppercut!
Bonney throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacoronte counters with a nice body shot.
Bonney moves into the clinch.
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tacoronte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonney breaks from the clinch.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonney only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tacoronte slips under a jab.
Bonney swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tacoronte counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Tacoronte slips a straight right by Bonney.
Tacoronte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tacoronte scores with a spinning back kick!
Tacoronte slips a straight right by Bonney.
Tacoronte fakes the leg kick and cracks Bonney in the body.
Bonney misses with a lunging right hand
and Tacoronte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bonney thinking.
Tacoronte throws a low kick but Bonney moves out of range easily.
Tacoronte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonney's head backwards.
Tacoronte's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bonney has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tacoronte.
Bonney misses with a head kick.
Tacoronte moves away from the strike by Bonney.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tacoronte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonney throws a hook to the side of Tacoronte's head but Tacoronte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonney misses with a looping right.
Bonney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonney there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William H Bonney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tacoronte scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tacoronte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonney has time to react.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tacoronte. Tacoronte obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonney is looking to chop away at Tacoronte's legs.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick
letting Bonney counter with a right hand.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Tacoronte.
Bonney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tacoronte throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Bonney misses.
Bonney slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacoronte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bonney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacoronte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tacoronte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bonney cracks Tacoronte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bonney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tacoronte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tacoronte checks a leg kick.
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Tacoronte moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tacoronte misses the target.
Bonney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tacoronte blocks a head kick by Bonney.
Bonney scores with a head kick. Tacoronte tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Tacoronte lands with a straight right. Bonney didn't see that one coming.
Tacoronte throws a body punch but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tacoronte with a body shot.
Bonney scores with a nice strike.
 Tacoronte is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte punishes Bonney's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Tacoronte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonney cracks Tacoronte with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tacoronte looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bonney finish him?
Tacoronte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tacoronte seems to have got his legs back now.
Bonney throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tacoronte counters with a low kick, right behind Bonney 's knee.
Bonney throws a low kick, looking for Tacoronte's leg but Tacoronte calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tacoronte misses the target.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tacoronte.
Bonney throws a lazy right hand but Tacoronte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tacoronte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonney throws out the jab.
Tacoronte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bonney scores with a jab.
Tacoronte lands a really nice looking cross but Bonney seems unphased.
Tacoronte misses with a combination
and Bonney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bonney.
Bonney misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tacoronte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte slips under a jab from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a shot to the body
and Tacoronte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bonney jabs Tacoronte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonney lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Tacoronte.
Bonney scores with a punch to the head.
Tacoronte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bonney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tacoronte.
Bonney moves forwards but Tacoronte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacoronte throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tacoronte. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Tacoronte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tacoronte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonney throws a hook but Tacoronte avoids it easily.
Tacoronte misses with a straight left.
Bonney misses with a hook.
Bonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte swings widly with a right hand
and Bonney counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonney takes one on the button.
Bonney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tacoronte digs a good body shot into Bonney's ribs.
Bonney misses with a hook.
Tacoronte throws a quick counter head kick but Bonney was just out of range.
Bonney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonney blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William H Bonney.
I think Bonney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... William H Bonney!
During a confident post fight interview, William H Bonney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svend Thorsby (ranked 817 p4p, 406 weight class) and Beau Canada (ranked 38 p4p, 19 weight class). Svend Thorsby could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Beau Canada's chin.
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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 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Canada!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsby takes one to the chin there.
Thorsby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Canada backs up against the cage.
Canada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorsby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canada throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorsby tries to bum rush Canada with a series of wild strikes but Canada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorsby throws out a powerful jab.
Thorsby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Canada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Thorsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Canada lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Canada.
Canada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Canada stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Canada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canada goes for a takedown attempt but Thorsby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Canada lands a front kick.
We've been informed that Canada 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.
Thorsby is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Canada bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Canada scores with a spinning back kick!
Canada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Thorsby misses its target.
Thorsby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thorsby moves forwards but Canada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thorsby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Canada to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thorsby is looking to stand back up but Canada counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thorsby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada drops an elbow to the side of Thorsby's head.
Canada lands with a punch from half guard.
Canada drops an elbow to the side of Thorsby's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby has hold of Canada's hands but Canada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thorsby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thorsby is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canada lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Thorsby! More strikes land and this one is all over! Canada jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Canada!
Beau Canada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Lupei (ranked 810 p4p, 343 weight class) and Kollaa River (ranked 127 p4p, 52 weight class). Kollaa River has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 27 - 3, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kollaa River!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lupei. River shrugs it off though.
We've been informed that River 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.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei avoids the body shot from River.
River throws a low kick but Lupei moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Lupei.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lupei clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei showing good submission defense here.
River keeps control of the position as Lupei tries to break free.
River is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lupei defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of River's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River looking for the RNC.
River has the hooks in. Lupei is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
River punishes Lupei with strikes from the back mount.
River controlling well, preventing Lupei from escaping the position.
Lupei trying to control the hands but River breaks the grip.
Lupei is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupei showing good submission defense here.
Lupei tries to escape the position.
River is working the ground and pound. Can Lupei escape?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei prevents River from getting a body triangle.
Lupei preventing the rear naked choke attempt from River.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lupei tries to escape the position.
Lupei is working hard here to advance position.
Lupei tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
River lands a nice shot to the head.
Lupei can't escape the position.
River is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lupei has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei tries to reverse the position but River maintains control.
River lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lupei hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei regains half guard.
River wants to take a breather but Lupei is having none of it.
Lupei is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute River jumps into side control!
Lupei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Lupei works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lupei is on top in guard.
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lupei pushing down on River's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River wants to get back to full guard.
Lupei wants to pass to mount but River is defending the position.
Lupei passes to side control.
Lupei tries to move into full mount but can't pass River's legs.
River struggling a bit here.
Lupei is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lupei wants to clinch.
Lupei digs a good body shot into River's ribs.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River misses with a body shot.
It looked like Lupei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
Lupei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by River.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River throws a front kick that sends Lupei stumbling back into the cage.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
River misses with a kick to the body.
River punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei lands with a kick to the temple. River shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
River thuds his shin into the meat of Lupei's side.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River with a nice calf kick.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Lupei steps away.
River throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lupei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River checks a low kick from Lupei.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses the shot to the body.
River scores with a jab.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
River throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
River swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lupei rather than just go for the knockout.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei is looking to counter with a body kick.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lupei tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lupei moves out of range as River strikes.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lupei in his tracks.
Lupei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lupei missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lupei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lupei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
River seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Lupei actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupei trying to control here.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Lupei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
River is nestled in close to Lupei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
River is keen to just control but Lupei is a slippery customer.
Lupei tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River connects with the punch.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lupei rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from River.
Lupei is fighting off a takedown attempt but River is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lupei to the mat. Lupei regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lupei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lupei working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River drops back looking for a leg! Lupei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lupei manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Lupei's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Lupei is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River is working Lupei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lupei working a defensive guard here.
Lupei working for submissions but it's allowed River to get to half guard.
Kollaa River 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lupei actively working from the bottom here.
River stalling.
Lupei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lupei.
Lupei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River stands and throws Lupei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River trying to control the action but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Lupei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lupei wants to control but River postures up.
Lupei is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lupei can't do much from the bottom here.
Lupei tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
Lupei is not content to let River control the position.
Lupei is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lupei regains half guard.
River works his foot free and advances to mount.
River trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupei is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kollaa River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kollaa River!
Kollaa River gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azor Ahai (ranked 739 p4p, 344 weight class) and Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 115 p4p, 53 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stalinovich's choice of entrance music: Hell March. This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahai moves out of range as Stalinovich strikes.
Ahai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stalinovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahai's head.
Ahai blocks the body kick.
It looked like Ahai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stalinovich.
Ahai misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Ahai.
Ahai checks a low kick from Stalinovich.
Ahai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stalinovich throws the left hand but Ahai avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Stalinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai wants to clinch
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Ahai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalinovich in his tracks.
Ahai defending well as Stalinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stalinovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahai throws out the jab.
Ahai avoids the body shot from Stalinovich.
Ahai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai closes the distance but Stalinovich moves to the side
and Stalinovich counters with a thumping low kick.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Ahai 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.
Stalinovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahai looks for the body kick but Stalinovich saw that one coming.
Stalinovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Stalinovich misses
and Ahai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahai throws a body kick that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahai's knee momentarily.
Stalinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stalinovich.
Good leg kick by Ahai.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahai is just out of range.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalinovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich misses with a low kick.
Ahai lands a leg kick that knocks Stalinovich off balance momentarily.
Ahai swings for the body but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Ahai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Ahai blocks the low kick.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Ahai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stalinovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Ahai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stalinovich misses with a low kick as Ahai jumps back.
Stalinovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stalinovich lands a head kick!
Ahai misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Stalinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovich tried to score with a low kick but Ahai checks it.
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich throws an off balance right hand
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Ahai looks to land a right hand but Stalinovich moved out of range.
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Ahai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Ahai is out of range.
Stalinovich misses with a left hand
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich misses with a straight right.
Ahai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalinovich connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Ahai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ahai.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai moves into the clinch.
Stalinovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahai backwards.
Stalinovich tries a body shot but Ahai blocks it.
Stalinovich tries to break free but Ahai pushes him back against the cage.
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 Azor Ahai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick lands for Stalinovich.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stalinovich. Ahai shrugs it off though.
Ahai checks the leg kick.
Stalinovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahai digs a good hook to Stalinovich's body.
Stalinovich scores with a jab.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that Ahai ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahai also avoids with ease.
Ahai lands with a nice body kick.
Ahai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stalinovich's head backwards.
Ahai connects with a leg 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!
Stalinovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stalinovich scrambles back to his feet.
Ahai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Ahai moved away.
A left lands for Ahai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Ahai's shoulder, as Ahai tries to avoid the shot.
Stalinovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stalinovich wants to slow Ahai down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Ahai as he checks the leg kick.
Ahai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai is looking to clinch but Stalinovich is avoiding it.
Stalinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stalinovich with a nice cross.
Ahai blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahai.
Ahai tries to land a front kick but Stalinovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai drops his hands momentarily and Stalinovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Ahai connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stalinovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stalinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahai misses with a lunging right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Ahai misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Ahai misses.
Stalinovich connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalinovich.
Stalinovich looks to land a right hand but Ahai moved out of range.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a one-two to the body.
Stalinovich checks a leg kick.
Ahai takes a swing at Stalinovich's ribcage but misses.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
A big left from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick from Stalinovich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahai scores with a hook to the body. Stalinovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy body kick from Stalinovich
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stalinovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahai. That snapped Stalinovich's head back.
Stalinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stalinovich unleashes a big counter combination but Ahai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahai slips under a jab.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stalinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
Ahai misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai tries to close the distance and clinch but Stalinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stalinovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahai counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Stalinovich misses the target.
Ahai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahai misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
Stalinovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stalinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai avoids the head kick by Stalinovich.
Ahai connects with a body shot that sends Stalinovich's belly button to the back.
Ahai throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahai can pounce on him.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Stalinovich.
Ahai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
Stalinovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai with a jab.
Stalinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahai.
Ahai misses with a hook.
Ahai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalinovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stalinovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Stalinovich.
Ahai misses with a wild body shot.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stalinovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahai tries to clinch there but Stalinovich circles away.
Stalinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai connects with a body shot that sends Stalinovich's belly button to the back.
Ahai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stalinovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stalinovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalinovich works Ahai's body with a nice hook.
Stalinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stalinovich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ahai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stalinovich lunges at Ahai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahai's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich blocks a jab.
Stalinovich misses with a right hand
and Ahai counters with a straight right hand.
Ahai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahai wants to clinch up but Stalinovich keeps it at a distance.
Stalinovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahai lands with a cross.
A low kick from Stalinovich misses
and Ahai counters with a nice leg kick.
Stalinovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalinovich misses with a leg kick
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich is rocked!
Stalinovich throws a front kick aimed at Ahai's knee but Ahai avoids it well.
Ahai misses with a looping left.
Ahai connects with a looping right hand.
Stalinovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?
Ahai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahai throws a body kick that misses.
Stalinovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahai cracks Stalinovich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ahai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stalinovich to stand back up!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stalinovich takes a step back to recover.
Ahai misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Ahai.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalinovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stalinovich misses with a left hand
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahai wants to land a leg kick but Stalinovich is out of range.
Stalinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ahai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stalinovich - the referee stops the clock and Ahai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stalinovich. Ahai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalinovich. That's going to slow Ahai down.
Stalinovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahai checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahai 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Mantle (ranked 61 p4p, 76 weight class) and Shigeru Otori (ranked 6 p4p, 8 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Shigeru Otori!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Otori connects with an inside leg kick.
Mantle feints and as Otori raises his hands in defense, Mantle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Otori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mantle is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle throws a big elbow that misses.
Mantle prevents Otori from getting back to his feet.
Mantle trying to control but Otori is working from the bottom.
Mantle 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.
Otori wants to stand up but Mantle is controlling him.
Otori wriggles free and stands up.
Otori thuds his right hand into Mantle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Otori tries to work over Mantle's front leg with a kick but Mantle checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Mantle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori slips under a jab.
Otori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mantle with a body shot.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Otori misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
Mantle rushes Otori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Mantle prevents Otori from breaking the clinch.
Otori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Otori lands a nice knee to the body.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mantle avoids it.
Mantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otoris head.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Mantle avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
Otori can't break the clinch.
Otori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Otori misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle slowing the pace effectively.
Otori being controlled against the cage.
Mantle slowing the pace effectively.
Mantle seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mantle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mantle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mantle is leaning against Otori and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle lands with a light punch inside.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Otori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otori up against the cage.
Mantle is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Otori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Mantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mantle.
Mantle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otori up against the cage.
Mantle has Otori pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mantle for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mantle has Otori pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mantle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Otori tumbling to the mat - Mantle dives into Otori's guard.
Mantle looking to pass the guard.
Mantle is working hard here to advance position.
Otori wants to stand and escape but Mantle is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Otori's head.
Mantle stands and throws Otori's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mantle lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori pushes Mantle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mantle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mantle trying to control the action but Otori is working from the bottom.
Otori pushes Mantle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mantle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mantle throws an elbow but Otori slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mantle staying calm.
Otori sneaks out the side door and pushes Mantle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Otori's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Otori scores with a nice right hand.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Mantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Otori.
Mantle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Mantle misses.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Otori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otori throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graham Mantle is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Mantle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Good shot there by Otori.
Otori works Mantle's body with a nice hook.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Mantle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mantle clinches with his opponent.
Mantle tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Otori.
Otori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mantle taking a breather.
Otori prevents a body shot from Mantle.
Otori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori is leaning against Mantle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mantle misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Otori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Otori.
Otori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham Mantle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mantle avoiding damage as Otori throws knees to the body.
Mantle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Otori lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Mantle.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Otori.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mantle avoids it.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mantle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori lands a body punch.
Otori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Otori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mantle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Otori landing knees to the body.
Otori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Otori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Mantle avoids the damage to the body.
Otori scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Mantle.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body.
Otori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Mantle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Otori.
Mantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otori tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mantle avoids it.
Mantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantle is defending well for now.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mantle avoids it.
Mantle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Otori pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Otori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Otori - that landed with a thud.
Mantle has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
Mantle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Otori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Otori digs a right hand underneath Mantle's ribcage. Mantle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Otori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Otori scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle avoiding damage as Otori throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Otori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantle throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mantle wants to clinch.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Otori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantle.
Otori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Otori throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Otori on his heels. He'll look to pass Otori's guard now, I'm sure.
Otori wants to get back to his feet but Mantle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Otori's head.
Otori wants to stand up but Mantle is controlling him.
Otori is wriggling around but Mantle manages to pass to half guard.
Mantle wants to control but Otori is keeping him busy.
Mantle is taking a breather. Otori says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mantle trying to control from half guard but Otori is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle stops Otori from getting back to his feet.
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Otori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mantle lands a nice short elbow.
Otori is looking to escape.
Mantle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Otori won't allow Mantle to pass to mount.
Mantle stops Otori from getting back to his feet.
Otori 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Otori thumps Mantle with a low 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!
Mantle looks to land a combination. Otori sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mantle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle catches Otori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Otori's shoulder, as Otori tries to avoid the shot.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Otori manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mantle.
Otori is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mantle is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Otori is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mantle is controlling him well.
Mantle is putting a hurting on Otori here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle trying to control the position but Otori is working away.
Mantle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mantle trying to control the action but Otori is working from the bottom.
Otori tries to escape but Mantle is in control.
Otori is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Otori lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Otori lands.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori misses with a left hand
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Otori scores with a leg kick.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Mantle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otori moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Otori throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
Otori gets tackled into the cage by Mantle. Mantle maintains the clinch.
Otori working aggressively here.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mantle lands a left hand.
Mantle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Otori lands a hook that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mantle.
Mantle takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mantle.
Mantle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mantle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle can't find room to land a body shot as Otori controls the action.
Mantle tries for a takedown but Otori manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
Otori lands a good knee to the midsection. Mantle won't want to take too many of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Otori scores with a shot to the side of Mantle's head.
Otori landing knees to the body.
Otori lands a shoulder strike.
Otori crunches a lovely knee into Mantle's ribcage.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle avoiding damage as Otori throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Otori misses with a body punch.
Mantle tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mantle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
Otori blocks a body shot from Mantle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle can't get the takedown.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Otori being controlled against the cage.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantle is defending well for now.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otori scores with a shoulder strike.
Otori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Otori pushes Mantle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mantle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Mantle avoiding damage as Otori throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Otori.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike.
Otori being controlled against the cage.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Mantle to work.
Otori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
Otori misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Mantle as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Mantle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Otori slips under a jab from Mantle.
Mantle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Otori dodges the ground and pound from Mantle.
Otori bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice jab there from Mantle.
Otori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mantle's hands.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mantle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
Otori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mantle slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
Nice cross by Otori.
Otori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Otori.
Mantle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otori tries to avoid it but Mantle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otori to the ground. Otori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Otori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle is looking to clinch but Otori is avoiding it.
Otori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mantle misses with a hook to the body
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Otori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - Otori circles away.
Mantle throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Otori walks into a left hand.
Mantle lands an overhand right.
Mantle swings widly with a right hand
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otori. Otori obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Otori tenderised Mantle's leg. Mantle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mantle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otori's waist but Otori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantle off to one side.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Mantle tries to clinch but Otori is having none of it.
Otori throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Otori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori throws out a leg kick but Mantle moves out of range and Otori only half commits.
Otori misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle takes the fight into the clinch.
Mantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
A short right from Otori on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantle is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mantle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori being controlled against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Otori obliges.
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.
Otori prevents a takedown attempt there.
Otori landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Otori.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Otori has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
Shigeru Otori is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Shigeru Otori made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aurelius Augustus (ranked 20 p4p, 127 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 3 p4p, 19 weight class). Ainsworth has chosen Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin' as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wilfred Ainsworth was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Aurelius Augustus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Augustus dodges the punch combination from Ainsworth.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Augustus with a body shot.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
As Ainsworth backs away, Augustus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus connects with a single shot there.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augustus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Augustus takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth works Augustus's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Augustus.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus misses the jab.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Ainsworth ducks right into an uppercut from Augustus.
Augustus lands a nice looking body shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Augustus checks it well.
Augustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Augustus throws a lazy head kick
and Ainsworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Augustus jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Augustus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Augustus connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augustus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Augustus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Augustus.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
It seemed like Ainsworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Augustus scores with a hook.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus clobbers Ainsworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Augustus thows a leg kick but Ainsworth checks it
and Ainsworth counters with a good low kick that Augustus was not able to check.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Augustus scores with a nice head shot.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Augustus checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus throws a wild body kick that Ainsworth sees coming a mile off.
Augustus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Augustus thinking.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Augustus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Augustus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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 Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus throws out a leg kick but Ainsworth moves out of range and Augustus only half commits.
Augustus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth tries a quick counter leg kick but Augustus is wise to it.
Ainsworth 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Augustus thinking.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus moved away.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Augustus rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Augustus - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Augustus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustus.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Augustus 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.
Augustus throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustus blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Augustus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
Augustus throws a right hand that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a three punch combo that has Augustus backing up. Augustus nods at Ainsworth to acknowledge the strikes.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Augustus at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth walks into a straight right hand from Augustus.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Augustus misses with a left hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice body shot.
Augustus tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Augustus is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth throws a counter combo.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augustus fakes the leg kick and cracks Ainsworth in the body.
Augustus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus misses with a body kick.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Augustus steps away.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Augustus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Augustus dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Augustus's legs.
Augustus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Augustus has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Augustus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ainsworth misses with a double jab.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Ainsworth connects with a single shot there.
Augustus moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth clobbers Augustus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth swinging wildly here.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Augustus misses
letting Ainsworth counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Augustus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Augustus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Augustus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Augustus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Ainsworth.
Augustus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick from Augustus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus misses with a low kick as Ainsworth jumps back.
Ainsworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Augustus lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
A jab from Augustus does it's job there.
Augustus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Augustus lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth takes one to the side of the head.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Augustus is able to avoid easily.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Augustus is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Augustus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus scores with a body shot.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Ainsworth throws the kick towards the body but Augustus avoids it.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Augustus. That snapped Ainsworth's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Augustus's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus lands a high kick!
Augustus cracks Ainsworth with a good jab.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Ainsworth just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAugustus.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Augustus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aurelius Augustus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Augustus.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Augustus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Augustus wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Augustus.
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Augustus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Augustus misses its target.
Ainsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Augustus.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Augustus counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Augustus.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ainsworth, as that shot connected.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus lands a nice looking body kick.
Ainsworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Augustus throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Augustus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ainsworth takes one to the chin there.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Augustus scores with a hook.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Ainsworth connects with a high kick.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth punishes Augustus's body with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Augustus lands with a nice body punch.
Augustus throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Augustus counters with a nice body shot.
Augustus is looking to land body kicks.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Augustus.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustus blocks the leg kick.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augustus connects with a high kick.
Ainsworth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ainsworth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Augustus.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus jabs Ainsworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Augustus blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus had his way with Wilfred Ainsworth in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ainsworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Augustus misses the jab.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ainsworth counters with a nice body shot.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Augustus motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Augustus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Augustus throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Augustus throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Augustus tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Augustus misses.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Augustus 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.
Ainsworth works Augustus's body with a nice hook.
Augustus throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth stuns Augustus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Augustus misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that Augustus avoids nicely.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Augustus's midsection.
Ainsworth thuds his right hand into Augustus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth jabs at Augustus's body.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Augustus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Ainsworth.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Augustus backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus lands a nice looking body shot.
Augustus throws a front kick aimed at Ainsworth's knee but Ainsworth avoids it well.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Augustus misses the jab.
Augustus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus tried to counter with a leg kick but Ainsworth avoided it.
Ainsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Augustus's legs.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Augustus thumps Ainsworth with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Augustus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Augustus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Augustus throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Augustus moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfred Ainsworth.
Well Augustus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Aurelius Augustus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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