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SYN Supernova XIV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mertis Falandas (ranked 366 p4p, 474 weight class) and Diego Macaco (ranked 14 p4p, 19 weight class). Falandas comes to the cage accompanied by Feed the Machine. Macaco has chosen Can’t Touch This as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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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 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Macaco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macaco scores with the left hand. Falandas knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Falandas throws a sloppy head kick and Macaco moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Macaco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macaco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Macaco breaks away and moves out of range.
Falandas slips a straight right by Macaco.
Macaco missing with a left hand there. Falandas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macaco.
Macaco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falandas can pounce on him.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macaco.
Falandas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falandas tries to clinch up.
Falandas moves in looking to clinch but Macaco pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco tries a head kick but it misses.
Falandas tries to clinch up
letting Macaco counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas tries to bum rush Macaco with a series of wild strikes but Macaco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macaco avoids the body shot from Falandas.
Macaco misses with a head kick.
Macaco throws a low kick but Falandas avoids it.
Macaco feints and then cracks Falandas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falandas down.
Falandas staying out of range there.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macaco.
Falandas checks a leg kick.
Macaco misses the jab.
Falandas misses the jab.
Falandas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Macaco misses its intended target.
Falandas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Falandas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macaco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macaco.
A left lands for Macaco.
Macaco looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Macaco breaks away and moves out of range.
Macaco is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas throws a hook to the side of Macaco's head but Macaco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falandas walks into a jab.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macaco.
Falandas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Macaco manages to circle out of the way.
Macaco catches Falandas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falandas missing with a left hand there. Macaco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macaco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falandas to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Macaco.
Macaco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falandas is able to avoid easily.
Falandas misses with a leg kick.
Falandas moves into the clinch.
Macaco tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco works on Falandas's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Macaco on the inside.
Mertis Falandas's cut is getting worse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macaco's elbow.
Macaco misses with a body punch.
Macaco scores with a shot to the side of Falandas's head.
Macaco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Falandas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macaco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macaco's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macaco misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Falandas avoids a wild elbow strike from Macaco.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Macaco.
Macaco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas looking to throw knees to the head but Macaco is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
Macaco lands an elbow inside.
Falandas tries a body shot but Macaco blocks it.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
Macaco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falandas or not.
Falandas takes an elbow to the temple.
Mertis Falandas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falandas manages to pull guard.
Falandas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Macaco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Falandas catches Macaco right on the button with a cross.
Macaco digs a good body shot into Falandas's ribs.
Macaco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Macaco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macaco with a hook.
Diego Macaco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falandas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macaco scores with a hook to the body.
Falandas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Macaco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Macaco.
Falandas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Macaco uses from the top position.
Macaco wants to stand but Falandas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macaco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Macaco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Falandas, up you get!
Macaco connects with a single shot there.
Jeez, Mertis Falandas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macaco. That's going to slow Falandas down.
Macaco checks a low kick from Falandas.
Macaco lands a really nice looking cross but Falandas seems unphased.
A jab from Macaco finds it's way through Falandas's defenses.
 Falandas is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mertis Falandas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diego Macaco!
Diego Macaco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Leifsson (ranked 284 p4p, 256 weight class) and Duck Dodgers (ranked 40 p4p, 36 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
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 33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leif Leifsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Dodgers tenderised Leifsson's leg. Leifsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leifsson throws a big counter combination but Dodgers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dodgers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
A jab from Dodgers does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Leifsson.
Dodgers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leif Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodgers connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Leifsson covering up! Dodgers comes in with a big uppercut and Leifsson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
During a confident post fight interview, Duck Dodgers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Leif Leifsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'DEFEAT WAS INEVITABLE, ONE WHO CAN’T IMPROVE FROM DEFEAT IS ONE WHO IS NOT WORTHY. THE WARLORD WILL BE BACK!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 221 p4p, 320 weight class) and Khalil Burnett (ranked 10 p4p, 12 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
Burnett throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burnett sprawls and moves away.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen defending well as Burnett loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett connects with a nice looking jab.
Ilmarinen cracks Burnett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burnett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burnett has his hands on Ilmarinen's head, controlling the position.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burnett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Burnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ilmarinen distracts Burnett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnett trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen distracts Burnett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ilmarinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burnett doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Ilmarinen stalks Burnett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burnett's face. Burnett staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Ilmarinen with a jab.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen darts in looking for a takedown but Burnett gets double underhooks and turns Ilmarinen into the cage.
Burnett tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Burnett.
Ilmarinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnett misses with some punches.
A short right from Ilmarinen on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
Ilmarinen tries to pull guard but Burnett holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilmarinen drops back down to his feet.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmarinen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen pushes down on Burnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it.
Burnett trying to control from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Burnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burnett is holding on for now.
Ilmarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely.
Burnett has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnett 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen working Burnett over with strikes.
Ilmarinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Ilmarinen finds it's way through Burnett's defenses.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Burnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ilmarinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnett is retaining full guard.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khalil Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen is working Burnett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ilmarinen is fighting to break Burnett's control of his arms but Burnett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Burnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burnett has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Burnett's temple.
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Burnett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ilmarinen moves nicely into side control.
Ilmarinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ilmarinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is trying to ground and pound but Burnett uses the momentary lack of control by Ilmarinen to regain half guard.
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Burnett is blocking nicely.
Ilmarinen looks to land a strike but Burnett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burnett looking for a guillotine here but Ilmarinen defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ilmarinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darsin Bleak (ranked 34 p4p, 80 weight class) and Satanic Panic (ranked 7 p4p, 11 weight class). Bleak comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Panic's choice of entrance music: Freezing Moon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darsin Bleak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panic connects with a right hand. Bleak shakes it off.
It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Panic throws an off balance right hand
and Bleak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bleak moves out of range as Panic strikes.
No joy there for Panic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panic throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Panic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bleak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Panic thows a leg kick but Bleak checks it
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
Panic connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Panic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bleak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Panic defends it nicely.
Panic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic misses with a hook. Bleak ducked under it nicely.
Bleak gets the takedown into side control.
Bleak throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Bleak crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panic defending against the ground and pound.
Bleak creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Panic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bleak wants to take a breather but Panic manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bleak.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Panic keeps moving.
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bleak trying to control but Panic is working from the bottom.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak postures up in Panic's guard and throws a big left but Panic blocks it.
Bleak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Panic is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panic keeps working.
Bleak throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bleak in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bleak content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bleak misses with the ground and pound.
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
Panic is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Panic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bleak's guard! Nice work there by Panic!
Bleak is trying to keep Panic in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bleak's guard.
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.
Panic wants to pass to mount but Bleak is defending the position.
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Darsin Bleak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bleak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panic under the eye.
Bleak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panic clinches up against the cage.
Panic blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panic.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panic lands a hook that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Panic controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Bleak.
Bleak lands a nice uppercut.
Panic tries a body shot but Bleak blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
Bleak wants a takedown but no success here.
Bleak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bleak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak works over Panic with some ground and pound from guard.
Panic keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bleak swings around for an armbar but Panic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bleak's guard.
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Panic passes into side control.
Bleak struggling a bit here.
Bleak is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Panic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Panic has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bleak is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Panic jumps into side control!
Bleak is trying to get back to half guard.
Panic has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Panic controlling from the full mount.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bleak wants to control but Panic is having none of it.
Bleak tries to reverse the position but Panic maintains control.
Bleak regains half guard.
Panic is looking to advance position but Bleak won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Satanic Panic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Panic with a hook.
Panic misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Panic looks to clinch
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Panic drives through and clinches with Bleak against the cage.
Panic just leaning against Bleak, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bleak as Panic tries to tie him up.
Panic lands a right hand.
Panic lands with a right to the head.
Bleak blocks a body shot from Panic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bleak lands a left hand.
Panic wants to stall.
Panic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bleak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bleak is keeping busy.
Panic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bleak is keeping busy.
Panic is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Bleak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Panic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bleak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow.
Bleak tries to work over Panic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panic works on Bleak's body with a couple of short punches.
Panic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bleak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panic can turn it around.
Panic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Satanic Panic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bleak lands with a left to the head.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
Bleak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Panic.
Panic lands a body shot.
Panic lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bleak fails to land.
Panic prevents a body shot from Bleak.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Panic has a couple of punches blocked by Bleak.
Panic blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
Bleak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow.
Bleak throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bleak.
Bleak tightens his grip and picks Panic up, before dumping him to the ground. Panic manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak postures up.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bleak stopping the sweep attempt from Panic.
Bleak trying to control but Panic is working from the bottom.
Panic trying to control the position.
Panic wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment.
Bleak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak being controlled here momentarily.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panic has closed the distance and engaged Bleak in a clinch.
Bleak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panic works on Bleak's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panic gets underhooks to prevent Bleak's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bleak.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panic blocks a body shot from Bleak.
A hook to the body from Panic.
Panic misses with a punch to the body.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bleak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Panic 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 Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bleak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Panic is trying to keep an underhook but Bleak manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bleak 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.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panic keeps working.
Panic wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
Bleak misses with a head shot. Panic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Panic wants to control but Bleak passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Darsin Bleak did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Panic throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panic tries to land a leg kick but Bleak saw it coming and moves away.
Panic misses with a body shot.
Panic defending well as Bleak loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Panic misses.
Panic throws a sloppy head kick
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
Bleak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bleak misses with a straight right.
Panic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bleak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic lands the left hand.
Bleak walks into a jab.
Panic misses with a left hand
letting Bleak counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic throws a sloppy body shot
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
Panic lands a jab to the head.
Bleak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panic. Panic obviously looking to wear him down.
Panic ducks right into an uppercut from Bleak.
Panic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bleak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Bleak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Panic sprawls and moves away.
Panic misses with a body kick.
Bleak walks into a jab.
Bleak with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Satanic Panic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panic moves out of range as Bleak strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Bleak catches Panic right on the button with a cross.
Panic misses with a straight left.
Panic wants to clinch but Bleak slips to the side
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Bleak shoots in looking for a takedown but Panic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bleak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panic looks to land a right hand but Bleak moved out of range.
Bleak shoots for a takedown but Panic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
A little feinted left hand from Bleak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panic with the inside leg kick.
Bleak dips to his left and cracks Panic with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic lands a big head kick that sends Bleak tumbling to the mat! Panic takes a step backwards and waves Bleak back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bleak is rocked!
Panic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Oh Bleak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Bleak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bleak seems to have got his legs back now.
Panic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bleak avoids a kick to the body.
Panic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bleak on the side of the head.
Bleak moves forwards but Panic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bleak shoots for a takedown but Panic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bleak finds it's way round the side to connect with Panic's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Bleak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bleak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Panic's half guard.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bleak throwing shots but Panic is blocking nicely.
Bleak thows a huge punch but Panic dodges it nicely.
Bleak trying to control the action but Panic is working from the bottom.
Panic is trying is best to control the position here.
Bleak seems to be working for a kimura but Panic defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satanic Panic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Panic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panic misses with a right hand
and Bleak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panic throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.
Bleak takes one to the side of the head.
Panic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bleak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bleak swats away the attempt to clinch by Panic.
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Panic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Panic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bleak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak looking to sit in guard and control but Panic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bleak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Panic uses it to pass to side control.
Bleak is looking to regain half guard here but Panic keeps moving and retains side control.
Panic tries to advance to mount but Bleak denies him.
Bleak looks to move to half guard but instead Panic has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Panic keeps control of the position as Bleak tries to break free.
Bleak manages to reverse the position and now he's in Panic's guard. Nice work there by Bleak.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bleak passes Panic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bleak throws a strike but Panic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak throws a big right hand that misses.
Bleak is looking to pass into half guard but Panic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Panic is in guard.
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panic is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak wants to improve his position but instead Panic has moved into half guard.
Bleak wants to improve his position but Panic is controlling well.
Bleak actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Panic trying to pass the guard but Bleak defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic is controlling the pace.
Bleak is pressing down on Panic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak looking for subs off his back but Panic has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darsin Bleak.
I think Bleak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Satanic Panic!
Satanic Panic is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Satanic Panic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan Duvernay (ranked 87 p4p, 58 weight class) and Hoodoo Brown (ranked 8 p4p, 4 weight class). Duvernay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Le Vent Nous Portera. 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 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 36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evan Duvernay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Duvernay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brown blocks a jab.
Duvernay scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duvernay walks into a jab.
Duvernay throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Duvernay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duvernay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duvernay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duvernay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duvernay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Duvernay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duvernay staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duvernay looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Duvernay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duvernay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown avoids the body shot from Duvernay.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Duvernay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duvernay throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Duvernay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from Duvernay tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duvernay thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duvernay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duvernay has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Duvernay wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Duvernay is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Brown has latched onto it... Big trouble! Brown pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Duvernay is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hoodoo Brown!
Hoodoo Brown is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hoodoo Brown 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cruz (ranked 18 p4p, 138 weight class) and Jake Rodrigues (ranked 3 p4p, 8 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by FEEL SOMETHING. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Cruz misses with a combination
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodrigues has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cruz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodrigues thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Rodrigues throws out a leg kick but Cruz moves out of range and Rodrigues only half commits.
Cruz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Cruz walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Cruz's leg but Cruz calmly moves out of range.
Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodrigues connects with a high kick.
It looks like Danny Cruz has been cut.
Cruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.
Cruz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body.
Rodrigues avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodrigues working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Rodrigues on the inside.
Cruz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodrigues struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
Cruz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodrigues looks winded!
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Rodrigues misses
and Cruz counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz rushes Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz 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.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
Danny Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a good, hard body kick but Cruz shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Cruz pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigues or not.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Rodrigues thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it
and Cruz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cruz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Cruz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a single shot there.
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodrigues throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodrigues.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased.
 Rodrigues is rocked!
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rodrigues looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Cruz finish him?
Rodrigues is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues misses with the combination.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to move into range but Rodrigues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Cruz thuds his shin into the meat of Rodrigues's side.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Cruz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodrigues! Cruz lets Rodrigues back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rodrigues scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
A low kick from Rodrigues is predictable there
and Cruz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Cruz sends Rodrigues crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cruz is motioning to the referee to let Rodrigues up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz digs a right hand underneath Rodrigues's ribcage. Rodrigues let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Rodrigues.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigues.
Cruz lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Rodrigues controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Rodrigues misses.
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cruz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rodrigues to stand back up!
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz wants to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Cruz's knee but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues tries a quick counter leg kick but Cruz is wise to it.
Cruz swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Cruz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigues.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Rodrigues's body.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz had his way with Jake Rodrigues in that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues tries a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Cruz.
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz landing knees to the body.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Rodrigues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigues wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz has Rodrigues pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigues from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz lands a knee to the body.
Jake Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Rodrigues misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Cruz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cruz tries to clinch up
and Rodrigues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz lunges at Rodrigues with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodrigues's hand.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Cruz tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cruz slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it
and Cruz counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Cruz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cruz! Rodrigues is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Danny Cruz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 63 p4p, 72 weight class) and Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 9 p4p, 10 weight class). Kamara has chosen BLIND SPOTS as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy lands a right hook to the body.
McCarthy throws a hook but Kamara avoids it easily.
Kamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danga de danga de dang - McCarthy scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara throws a series of strikes that have McCarthy backpedaling.
McCarthy lunges at Kamara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamara's hand.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamara's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCarthy under the eye.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Kamara.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamara connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Kamara.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Kamara moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
McCarthy walks into a stiff left hand from Kamara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamara tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamara! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Kamara there.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
Jab by McCarthy.
Kamara might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kamara misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
Kamara connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamara.
A little jabbing left from Kamara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
A good leg kick by Kamara.
Kamara takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
McCarthy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Kamara moves out of range.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Kamara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamara with a nice calf kick.
Kamara misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kamara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCarthy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamara.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and McCarthy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamara.
Kamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamara needs to keep his hands up - McCarthy had a free shot at his head there.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy misses with a hook. Kamara ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Kamara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamara slips a jab from McCarthy.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamara. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
McCarthy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCarthy somewhat.
McCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamara lands the left hand.
Kamara lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara dominated 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.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Kamara avoids the punch easily.
Kamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCarthy's head.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kamara moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Kamara.
Kamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
McCarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Kamara cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into Kamara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy postures up in Kamara's guard and throws a big left but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
Kamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamara controlling McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy advances to half guard.
McCarthy controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kamara is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara is in trouble now - McCarthy has advanced to mount!
Kamara blocking the ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCarthy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy throwing strikes here but Kamara is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kamara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamara wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McCarthy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy controlling from the full mount.
McCarthy unloading with bombs!
Kamara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCarthy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kamara?
Kamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McCarthy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kamara is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action.
McCarthy landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kamara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy content just to control the position here.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McCarthy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCarthy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCarthy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kamara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCarthy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McCarthy looking to finish with strikes here!
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamara is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCarthy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Kamara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamara.
McCarthy moves out of range as Kamara throws a body kick.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Kamara misses.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Kamara scores with a body shot.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Kamara ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamara also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Kamara.
McCarthy with a hook.
Kamara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Kamara slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
Kamara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamara staying out of range there.
Kamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamara throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara lands a slapping body shot.
Kamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Kamara.
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Kamara's head but Kamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamara scores with a shot to the body.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy misses with a body punch
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Kamara slips a straight right by McCarthy.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamara. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
Kamara throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kamara looks for the body kick but McCarthy saw that one coming.
Kamara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.
Kamara misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and McCarthy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
McCarthy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamara swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kamara!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamara sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCarthy moves out of range as Kamara throws a body kick.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kamara loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Kamara.
Kamara loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara lands a nice looking body kick.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Kamara.
Kamara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCarthy if he has to take too many more of those.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamara sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCarthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamara throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
Kamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Kamara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kamara avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from McCarthy lands.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCarthy throws a shot from downtown. Kamara moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Kamara.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Kamara's shoulder, as Kamara tries to avoid the shot.
Kamara throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
Kamara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamara as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamara! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara blocks a jab.
Kamara sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamara gets caught napping as McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Kamara manages to retain guard.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamara controlling the position.
McCarthy works over Kamara with some ground and pound from guard.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCarthy slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy not doing much here.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Kamara is defending well.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Kamara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kamara wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCarthy prevents Kamara from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamara taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamara gets full guard.
McCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Kamara is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy had his way with Tagnarach Kamara in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kamara throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCarthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kamara avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Kamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Kamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamara misses with a head kick.
Kamara throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and McCarthy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kamara counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
Kamara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarthy. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamara throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Kamara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kamara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kamara.
Kamara stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
Kamara scores with a nice body kick.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
Kamara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCarthy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamara scrambles back to his feet.
Kamara lands an overhand right.
Kamara lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Kamara avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from McCarthy finds it's target.
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamara.
McCarthy lands a lovely overhand right.
McCarthy takes one to the chin there.
Kamara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCarthy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kamara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy misses the jab.
Kamara scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamara avoids it really well and circles away.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
Kamara dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
Kamara cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamara catches McCarthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Kamara misses.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamara was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamara. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy defending well as Kamara loads up on a big left hand.
Kamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Kamara misses.
McCarthy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamara throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
Kamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Kamara misses.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamara throws a wild body kick that McCarthy sees coming a mile off.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
A punch combination from Kamara misses.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tagnarach Kamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamara 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tagnarach Kamara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Cormac McCarthy was interviewed post fight and said '“There is no God and we are his prophets.”
― Cormac McCarthy, The Road'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Trollslayer (ranked 39 p4p, 105 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 4 p4p, 2 weight class). Sergey Vinogradov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov misses with a right hand
and Trollslayer counters with a single leg into guard. Vinogradov didn't expect that.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Vinogradov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vinogradov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinogradov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trollslayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vinogradov has Trollslayer in his guard.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vinogradov trying to control the position.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vinogradov's head.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vinogradov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vinogradov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vinogradov has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Vinogradov blocks nicely.
Vinogradov pulls Trollslayer in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trollslayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vinogradov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vinogradov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vinogradov postures up in Trollslayer's guard and throws a big left but Trollslayer blocks it.
Vinogradov wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
Vinogradov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trollslayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vinogradov has Trollslayer in his guard.
Vinogradov is trying to keep Trollslayer in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Vinogradov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vinogradov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Trollslayer is looking to defend but Vinogradov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Trollslayer! Vinogradov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Trollslayer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sergey Vinogradov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Danger (ranked 9 p4p, 67 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 2 p4p, 10 weight class). Danger comes to the cage accompanied by Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. McGuire has chosen Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
A lazy left from Danger finds it's target.
Danger throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire jabs at Danger's body.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Danger blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Danger keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Danger tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Danger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Danny Danger has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire drops Danger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Danger looks back up at him and smiles so McGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Danger is rocked!
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Danger.
Oh Danger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger seems to have got his legs back now.
Danger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Danger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Danger lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Nice elbow from McGuire.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danger is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs.
Danger moves into the clinch.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger misses with the head strike.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Danger.
Danger lands a shot to the body.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Danger cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Danger misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Danger scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from McGuire.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Danger.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
As McGuire backs away, Danger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Danger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Danger's knee momentarily.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Danger has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Danger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Danger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danger prevents a body shot from McGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Danger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danger throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Danger throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Danger blocks a jab.
Danger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Danger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Danger should have avoided that one.
Danger tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Danger gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Danger lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
McGuire is working Danger over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danger lands with a light punch inside.
Danger misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Danger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Danger lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Danger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Danger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire darts in and clinches Danger up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danger.
A short uppercut from Danger.
Danger blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danger.
McGuire keeps control of Danger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Danny Danger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danger.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Danger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Danger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Danger is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Danger gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Danger.
A nice left hand lands by Danger.
Danger lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Danger working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A body shot lands from Danger.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A hook to the body from Danger.
Danger lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Danger.
Danger presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Danger.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danger lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Danger blocks an uppercut.
Danger lands with a left to the head.
Danger misses with a punch on the inside.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Danger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danger lands a left hand.
Danger lands a nice uppercut.
Danger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Danger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danger lands a shot to the body.
Danger blocks an elbow strike from McGuire.
Danger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Danger.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Danger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Danger.
Danger has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Danger.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Danger keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Danger lands a nice uppercut.
Danger scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire wants to break free but Danger has control.
A short uppercut from Danger.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Danger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donk. McGuire catches Danger right on the button with a cross.
McGuire feints and then cracks Danger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danger down.
McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Danger. Danger maintains the clinch.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Danger.
Danger fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danger moves away.
Danger looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire moves forwards but Danger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danger tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Danger avoids a kick to the body.
Danger punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danger moves into the clinch successfully.
Danger scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Danger avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Danger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danger works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Danger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Danger slowing the pace effectively.
Danger lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Still in the clinch, Danger scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Danger controls the action.
Danger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Danger.
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Danger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire is rocked!
Danger gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
Danger lands with a right to the head.
Danger lands a nice uppercut.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Danger works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McGuire to his knees! Danger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Danny Danger 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Diggs (ranked 2 p4p, 25 weight class) and Brock Dredd (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Diggs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, CHOSEN 1. Dredd has chosen Wake up the Town as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 29 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs staying out of range there.
Dredd throws a solid leg kick but Diggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dredd.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dredd.
Dredd slips a straight right by Diggs.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dredd. That's going to slow Diggs down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diggs counters with an inside leg kick.
Diggs moves out of range as Dredd strikes.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd throws a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a solid body kick.
Dredd misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with a thumping low kick.
Dredd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dredd looks winded!
Dredd takes one on the button.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Dredd throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs lands a big right hand that sends Dredd crashing to the mat! Diggs stays standing though and waves Dredd back to his feet!
 It looks like Brock Dredd has been cut.
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!
Dredd gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Diggs gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Willie Diggs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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