Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UGD 106:Bixby Vs Hill
Date: Mar 30, 2018

#R1#
Munson misses with a looping left.
Coath feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Munsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Munson misses with a wild body shot.
Munson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Munson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coath checks a low kick from Munson.
Munson throws the left hand but Coath avoids the punch easily.
Munson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coath's head backwards.
Jab from Coath.
Munson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Coath drives through and clinches with Munson against the cage.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Coath tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coath tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath jumps guard but Munson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Munson trying to stall but Coath improves his position.
Coath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath lands a nice shot to the body.
Coath lands an uppercut.
Munson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Munson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munson.
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munson swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munson misses with a body punch.
Munson misses with a punch to the body.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath. #TD#
Coath pulls guard successfully. #T2##SUB#
Coath is looking for a triangle but Munson pushes his legs off easily.
Munson preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Coath looking for a guillotine here but Munson defends easily.
Munson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coath wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Coath is looking for a triangle but Munson pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Coath is looking to sweep but instead, Munson has passed into half guard.
Coath tries to roll over but Munson keeps him under control.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coath is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munson pulls his head out easily.
Coath tries to get to full guard but Munson has control of the leg.
Coath wants to sweep but Munson has passed to side control!
Coath is looking to reverse the position.
Munson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Coath tries to improve position but can't.
Coath gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Munson lands a lovely overhand right.
Munson avoids the body shot from Coath.
Munson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down.
Coath misses with a straight right.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Coath lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munson doesn't seem phased though.
Munson misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Munson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coath eats them both and turns towards Munson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Munson misses with a body kick.
Munson throws a sloppy head kick and Coath moves out of range easily.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Munson.
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!
Coath throws a right hand that Munson ducks under and follows up with a left that Munson also avoids with ease.
Munson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munson.
Munson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coath lands with a cross.
Coath misses with a looping left.#T1#
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munson.
Munson slips a jab from Coath.
Coath with a hook.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munson.
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
Coath on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munson. Munson obviously looking to wear him down.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath blocks the body kick.
Coath throws a leg kick that misses.
Coath feints and then cracks Munson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munson down.
Munson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coath moves out of range as Munson strikes.
Chris Coath is winning the standup battle so far.
Munson scores with a hook.
Munson misses the shot to the body.
Munson throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munson.
Coath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Munson looks for the body kick but Coath saw that one coming. #T2#
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!
Coath throws a hook to the side of Munson's head but Munson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Munson's front leg but catches the back leg as Munson tries to avoid it.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Munson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coath throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Munson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coath.
Munson slips under a jab from Coath.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munson! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coath.
Donk. Munson catches Coath right on the button with a cross.
Munson scores with a shot to the body.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Coath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coath on the side of the head.
Coath lands a right hook to the body.
Coath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Munson.
Coath misses with a double jab
and Munson counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Munson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Munson misses with a kick to the body.
Munson lands with a kick to the temple. Coath shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Munson cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Munson lands with a hook. Coath tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munson slips under a jab from Coath.
Coath throws a jab when Munson was well out of range.
Munson catches Coath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Munson misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Coath lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munson doesn't seem phased though.
Munson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coath.
Munson looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Munson.
Munson keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Munson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Munson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Munson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good leg kick by Munson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Munson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Munson. #CL#
Coath closes the distance and pushes Munson back into the cage.
Munson tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath misses with some punches.
Munson working aggressively here.
Munson lands with a right to the head.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Munson blocking some punches.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Munson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Robert Munson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coath swings widly with a right hand
and Munson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coath looks to land a right hand but Munson moved out of range.
Coath throws an overhand right that lands on Munson's shoulder, as Munson tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munson! But no joy.
Coath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Munson under the eye.
Coath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munson throws the left hand but Coath avoids the punch easily.
Munson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coath can pounce on him.
Munson throws a hook but Coath blocks it.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Munson throws a low kick but Coath avoids it.
Coath connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Coath 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Munson lands a nice looking body kick.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath scores with a sloppy right hand. Munson should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Munson.
Munson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munson. That's going to slow Coath down. #T1#
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munson throws out a powerful jab.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Munson's front leg but catches the back leg as Munson tries to avoid it.
Munson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Munson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munson throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Coath blocks the low kick.
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coath misses with a hook. Munson ducked under it nicely.
Munson keeps the fight on the outside.
Coath throws a looping overhand right but Munson ducks down to avoid it.
Coath wants to land a leg kick but Munson is out of range.
Munson lands with a kick to the temple. Coath shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch but Munson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coath is out of range.
Munson throws a solid leg kick but Coath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munson.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Munson swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Munson defending well as Coath loads up on a big left hand.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Munson counters with a body kick.
Coath tests Munson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coath is out of range and Munson settles back down.
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munson.
Munson tests Coath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coath tries to clinch
and Munson counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coath throws out a loose jab but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coath.
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Munson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Coath scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munson in his tracks.
Munson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
Munson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munson with a jab.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Coath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coath throws a hook but Munson avoids it easily.
Coath throws a hook to the side of Munson's head but Munson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Coath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coath's sensitive parts.
Munson connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.
Munson throws a series of punches but Coath avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munson throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Munson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coath if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Munson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Munson throws a low kick but Coath moves out of range easily.
Coath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munson. That did some damage!
Coath tests Munson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munson tries to score with a low kick but Coath moves his leg out of the way.
Munson scores with a nice body kick.
Munson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coath wants to clinch
and Munson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coath walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Munson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Munson.
Coath throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Munson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Munson!
A very excited looking Robert Munson 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.

Event: UGD 105:Bailey Vs Kruger
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Seagram moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Seagram with a nice cross.
Coath moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Coath throws a head kick but Seagram moves out of range.
Coath throws a head kick but Seagram moves out of range.
Seagram tests Coath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Seagram lands.
Coath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Seagram's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seagram misses with a hook to the body
letting Coath counter with a right hand.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Seagram.
A little feinted left hand from Seagram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seagram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seagram lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seagram slips a straight right by Coath.
Seagram misses the body punch
and Coath counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Seagram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Coath.
Coath throws a left and a right that both miss
and Seagram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Coath.
Seagram misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
Coath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coath slips under a jab.
Coath blocks a low kick nicely.
Seagram moves out of range of the strikes.
Seagram lands with an uppercut that bounces Coath off the cage and back into range.
Seagram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seagram thuds his right hand into Coath's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good shot there by Seagram.
Seagram with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagram misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Coath counters by moving into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Seagram breaks the clinch.
Coath throws a head kick but Seagram moves out of range.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
Seagram moves away from the strike by Coath.
Seagram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Seagram throws a big shot that misses.
Seagram lands a really nice looking cross but Coath seems unphased.
Seagram is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Seagram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seagram takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Coath misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seagram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seagram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coath on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3##CL2#
Coath takes the fight into the clinch.
Coath misses with some punches. #BC#
Seagram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coath takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coath avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Coath raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Seagram throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Seagram.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seagram.
Seagram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagram.
Seagram misses with a right hand
letting Coath counter with a right hand.
Coath fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coath tries to clinch up.
Seagram throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagram walks into a straight right hand from Coath.#T4#
Seagram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seagram lands a body shot.
Seagram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coath. Coath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coath uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Danny Seagram has been cut.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coath wants to clinch.
Coath misses with an uppercut
and Seagram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Coath drops Seagram with a beautiful combination! Seagram stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Coath is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Seagram is rocked!
Seagram feints and then cracks Coath's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coath down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram throws a sloppy body shot
and Coath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Seagram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coath! But no joy.#CL2#
Coath moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Coath works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Seagram uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danny Seagram will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Seagram's cut.
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.
#R2#
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
Seagram seems to have got his legs back now.
Seagram throws a hook but Coath avoids it easily.
Coath wants to clinch but Seagram slips to the side
and Seagram counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Seagram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coath throws a head kick that misses
letting Seagram counter with a right hand.
Seagram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagram.
Coath misses with a wild combination.
Seagram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coath.
Coath tries to counter by closing the distance.
Seagram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coath at a distance.
Coath wants to clinch but Seagram slips to the side
and Seagram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Seagram misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely.
Seagram throws a lazy right hand but Coath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Coath's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Seagram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seagram throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Seagram misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely.
Seagram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seagram lands a slapping body shot.
Seagram with a jab.
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Seagram tries to keep at a distance but Coath has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seagram misses with a body punch.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Seagram throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Seagram breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Seagram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seagram lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seagram.
Coath throws out a counter right but Seagram avoids it with no problem.
Seagram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Danny Seagram is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coath pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Seagram back to the cage. Coath follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Seagram catches Coath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coath swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seagram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seagram throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Coath on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coath takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seagram lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coath's sensitive parts. #T3#
Seagram throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seagram throws a nice looking combination but Coath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seagram lands a body shot.
Coath throws an off balance right hand
and Seagram counters with a stiff right hand.
Seagram jabs at Coath's body.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Coath takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Seagram.
Coath lands with a slapping head kick.
Seagram lunges at Coath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coath's hand.
Coath slips a straight right by Seagram.
Seagram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagram tests Coath's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Seagram lands with a straight right. Coath didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Seagram.
Seagram loads up on a big right hand but Coath slips the punch.
Coath moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Seagram.
Danny Seagram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seagram misses with a looping left.
Seagram circles away from the clinch attempt
and Seagram counters with a left to the body.
Seagram circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Seagram counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Seagram dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Seagram's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Coath.
Coath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coath throws a right and a left that Seagram avoids nicely.
Seagram scores with a hook to the body. Coath takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coath takes one on the button.
Coath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD2#
Coath lands a big head kick that sends Seagram tumbling to the mat! Coath takes a step backwards and waves Seagram back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seagram scores with a jab. Coath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coath misses with an uppercut. Seagram saw that one coming.
Seagram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coath.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath 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.
Seagram connects with a crisp jab.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coath swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1##CL2#
Coath has Seagram up against the cage in a clinch.
Seagram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coath can do to turn this around?
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Seagram.
Seagram blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seagram.
Seagram blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seagram.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Coath working aggressively here. #BC#
Seagram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seagram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coath.
Coath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seagram counters with a straight right hand.
Seagram takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seagram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Seagram gets tackled into the cage by Coath. Coath maintains the clinch.
Seagram is trying to force a seperation but Coath has the dominant position.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coath misses with the head strike.
Seagram lands a left hand.
Chris Coath seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Coath on the inside.
Nice body punch from Seagram - that landed with a thud.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Seagram controls his hands.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seagrams head.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Seagram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seagram tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Seagram back against the cage.
Coath works on Seagram's body with a couple of short punches.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seagram softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Seagram throws a head punch that misses.
Seagram misses with a body punch. #T3#
Seagram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Seagram goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seagram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seagram blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Seagram. #BC#
Seagram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coath lands a jab to the head.
Seagram thuds a left hand into Coath's body.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seagram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coath 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.
Seagram swings widly with a right hand
and Coath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Seagram.
Seagram looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range. #T4#
Seagram lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coath.
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seagram catches Coath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coath slips under a jab from Seagram.
Coath throws a fast counter high kick but Seagram manages to duck under it in time.
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.
Coath tries to clinch but Seagram moves away
and Seagram counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Seagram.
Coath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seagram has time to react.
Coath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seagram.
It seemed like Coath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.

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 Danny Seagram.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seagram, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Seagram!
Our winner, Danny Seagram, 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.

Event: UGD 103:Cotto Vs Bixby
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Coath throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coath is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
Coath 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.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Coath.
Coath connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coath swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Coath blocks a jab.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez catches Coath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely.
Coath misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Coath. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Coath moves out of range easily.
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coath.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coath with a nice cross.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coath tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Coath's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coath backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Coath cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coath throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath connects with a solid leg kick.
Coath connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coath doesn't seem phased though.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coath slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Coath thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
Sanchez cracks Coath with a good jab.
Coath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
A big left from Coath misses.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Coath.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
Coath fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez 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. #T4#
Coath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Coath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Coath is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Coath shakes it off.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Nice shot by Coath.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Coath's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coath. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Coath rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Coath lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Coath stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez tests Coath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coath misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Coath misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Coath's belly button to the back.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coaths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Coath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coath tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Coath avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Coath.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.#CL#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Coath 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.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Sanchez gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coath misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Coath.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
A short right from Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Coath is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Sanchez.
Coath blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Coath digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Coath. #T3#
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Coath working aggressively here.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Coath prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Sanchez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Coath.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath lands a right hand.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coath misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Coath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coath is looking to clinch.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coath takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Coath throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
A big left from Coath misses.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Coath is out of range. #CL#
Coath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Sanchez.
Coath tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Coath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Coath tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Coath tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike.
Coath blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Coath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Coath. #T4#
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Coath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands with a light punch inside.
Coath tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanchez smiles and moves away.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yes Man Sanchez.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Yes Man Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UGD 100:Justice Vs Cotto
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Rumlow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rumlow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coath takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Coath misses with the combination.
Coath with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rumlow to score with a decent uppercut.
Coath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rumlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rumlow. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rumlow.
Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coath misses with a wild body shot.
Rumlow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coath slips a straight right by Rumlow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Rumlow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rumlow's corner calls for a 1-2. Rumlow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rumlow ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Rumlow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
A jab from Rumlow misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rumlow.#T1#
Rumlow misses with a hook.
Rumlow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Rumlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rumlow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Rumlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rumlow blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Coath forces Rumlow back against the cage and clinches.
Rumlow blocks an uppercut.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Rumlow gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rumlow.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Coath misses with a body punch.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rumlow.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Rumlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Coath scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Rumlow controls his hands.
Coath pushes Rumlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rumlow works on Coath's body with a couple of short punches.
Rumlow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coath digs a right hand underneath Rumlow's ribcage. Rumlow let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A short right from Rumlow on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
Rumlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Rumlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Coath.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Coath takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumlow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coath tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rumlow smiles and moves away.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Rumlow moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a push kick but Coath slaps the foot to one side.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath tries to counter by clinching up but Rumlow breaks away and moves out of range.
Rumlow looks to land a body kick but Coath moved away.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Rumlow slips the punch.
Coath throws a chopping leg kick but Rumlow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rumlow misses with a body punch
and Coath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumlow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rumlow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Rumlow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coath misses with a hook. Rumlow ducked under it nicely.
Rumlow is trying to counter with his kicks.
Coath scores with a jab to the body.
Rumlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumlow misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Coath tenderised Rumlow's leg. Rumlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rumlow throws a solid leg kick but Coath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rumlow.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Rumlow slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Rumlow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rumlow throws out a leg kick but Coath moves out of range and Rumlow only half commits.
Coath takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rumlow blocks the body kick.
Rumlow moves out of range of the body kick from Coath.
Coath throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rumlow counters with a body kick that stops Coath in his tracks momentarily.
Rumlow dodges the punch combination from Coath.
Coath looks to land a right hand but Rumlow moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rumlow.
Rumlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumlow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rumlow scores with a jab to the body.
Rumlow jabs Coath to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rumlow walks into a left hand.
Rumlow feints and then cracks Coath's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coath down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Coath does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumlow.
As Rumlow backs away, Coath returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rumlow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coath has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Coath throws the left hand but Rumlow avoids the punch easily.
Rumlow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rumlow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Coath moves away from the strike by Rumlow.
Coath checks a low kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow scores with a leg kick.
Brock Rumlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rumlow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coath lands a glancing blow to the side of Rumlow's head.
Coath throws the left hand but Rumlow avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Coath.
Coath throws a hook but Rumlow avoids it easily.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Rumlow.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath tries to move into range but Rumlow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rumlow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rumlow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumlow scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Coath.#T2#
Rumlow misses with a body kick.
Coath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rumlow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumlow misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Coath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rumlow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coath thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rumlow if he has to take too many more of those.
Coath on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumlow.
Rumlow pushes Coath away with a front kick.
Rumlow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coath misses with a looping right.
Coath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rumlow's calf.
Jab from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a front kick aimed at Coath's knee but Coath avoids it well.
Rumlow connects with a jab.
Rumlow staying out of range there.#T3#
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coath will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Rumlow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rumlow.#CL#
Coath has Rumlow up against the cage in a clinch.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath blocking some punches.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Rumlow's head.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow prevents a body shot from Coath.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Rumlow digs a right hand into Coath's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coath's gas tank.
Rumlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rumlow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rumlow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rumlow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Brock Rumlow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Rumlow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumlow digs a right hand underneath Coath's ribcage. Coath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rumlow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rumlow blocking some punches.
Rumlow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coath lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rumlow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Rumlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Rumlow moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Coath closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath is trying to pull guard but Rumlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumlow takes a shot to the head.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumlow blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow lands with a light punch inside.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Rumlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow misses with a punch to the body.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Rumlow controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rumlow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head.
Rumlow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rumlow scores with a shoulder strike.
Rumlow lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rumlow lands a shot to the body.
Rumlow is working Coath over against the cage.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Rumlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rumlow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
Rumlow blocking some punches.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coath lands a right hand.
Rumlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rumlow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rumlow to keep the fight standing.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Rumlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rumlow landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rumlow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rumlow pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumlow. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Rumlow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rumlow.
Rumlow scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rumlow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rumlow lands a shot to the body.
Rumlow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses.
Rumlow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rumlow tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rumlow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rumlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coath tries to pull guard but Rumlow won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Coath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Rumlow avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rumlow scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath misses with some punches.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Rumlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses.
Rumlow blocking some punches.
Rumlow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coath blocks it with crossed arms.
Coath lands a body punch.
Rumlow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Rumlow avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumlow.
Coath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rumlow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Coath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Rumlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rumlow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rumlow!
A victorious Brock Rumlow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UGD 98:Man Vs Keenan
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Coath throws a body punch but Munson moves out of range.
Munson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coath throws a looping overhand right but Munson ducks down to avoid it.
Munson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coath has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coath and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Munson cracks Coath with an open hand slap.
Munson throws a low kick, looking for Coath's leg but Coath calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Coath rushes Munson and presses him up against the cage.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Munson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munson misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson prevents a body shot from Coath.
Munson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Munson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath gets through Munson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Munson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munsons head.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
Coath lands a nice shot to the body.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munson walks away with a smile on his face. Coath gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Coath misses.
A little jabbing left from Munson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coath misses with a kick to the body.
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath doesn't manage to clinch there - Munson circles away.
Munson slips a straight right by Coath.
Munson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coath will feel that in the morning.
Coath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Munson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coath is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coath's hands.
Coath blocks the body kick.
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munson.
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munson.
Munson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Coath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Munson at a distance.
Munson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
Munson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Coath blocks it well.
Coath checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coath throws a leg kick but Munson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Coath.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.
Munson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coath throws a series of punches but Munson moves out of range.
Coath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coath on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coath moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coath.
Coath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Munson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coath. Coath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch but Munson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munson.
Coath lands a jab to the head.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munson throws out the jab.
Munson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Munson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coath scores with a jab to the head.
Coath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coath misses with a straight right.
Munson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munson slips under a jab.
Coath misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Munson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coath wants to clinch.
Munson shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Coath throws the left hand but Munson avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coath looks to land a right hand but Munson moved out of range.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Munson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Munson.
Coath defending well as Munson loads up on a big left hand.
Munson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Munson pushes him off.
Munson pushes Coath away with a front kick.
Coath is looking to clinch but Munson is avoiding it.
Munson throws a series of punches but Coath avoids them all with ease.
Coath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coath lands a nice looking kick to the body. Munson takes a step back to recover.
Coath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Coath moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson misses with a punch to the body.
Coath working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Munson. That's going to slow Coath down.
Coath is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Munson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Munson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Robert Munson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Coath tries to clinch there but Munson circles away.
Coath throws a body punch but Munson moves out of range.
Coath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coath tries a head kick but it misses.
Coath connects with a body shot.
Coath connects with a good right hand that stumbles Munson. Munson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coath moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Coath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Munson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson fakes the leg kick and cracks Coath in the body.
Munson ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coath stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coath slips under a jab.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Coath blocks the leg kick.
Munson throws a good cross that connects.
Munson misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely.
Coath defending well as Munson loads up on a big left hand.
Munson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coath. Munson shrugs it off though.
Coath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Munson throws a solid leg kick but Coath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munson.
A jab from Coath misses.
Coath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coath's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coath scrambles back to his feet.
Munson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Munson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munson, right into the meat.
Coath looks for the body kick but Munson saw that one coming.
Munson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munson throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Munson throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coath tries to counter by clinching up but Munson breaks away and moves out of range.
Coath moves out of range as Munson throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Munson misses its intended target.
Coath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab lands there for Coath.
Munson blocks a jab.
Munson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coath misses with a looping right.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.
Coath throws a wild body kick that Munson sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Munson.
Coath is looking to counter with a body kick.
Munson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coath throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Coath misses.
Munson counters with a body kick.#CL#
Munson gets tackled into the cage by Coath. Coath maintains the clinch. #T3#
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath cracks Munson with a nice body shot.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Munson struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coath as Munson tries to tie him up.
Munson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munsons head.
Munson blocks a body shot from Coath.
Munson blocks a body shot from Coath.
Munson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munson.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Munson misses with a body punch.
Munson blocking some punches.
Munson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Munson tries to break free but Coath pushes him back against the cage.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munson misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with some punches.
Munson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Coath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munson.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath has Munson pressed against the cage, preventing Munson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Munson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Munson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Coath clinches up with Munson and pushes him back against the cage.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
Coath digs a right hand underneath Munson's ribcage. Munson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Coath takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Munson throws a wild body kick that Coath sees coming a mile off.
Coath thumps Munson with a low kick.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.
Munson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath tests Munson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coath steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Munson. That one must have hurt.
Coath fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Munson cracks Coath with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Munson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coath misses with a hook.
Munson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coath throws a head kick that misses.
Coath will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coath is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice side step and Munson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Munson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coath will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Munson throws a body kick that misses.
Munson throws a body kick that misses.
Coath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Munson moves out of range of the leg kick from Coath.
Coath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coath is looking to clinch.
Munson throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Coath wants to clinch up but Munson keeps it at a distance.
Coath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munson's calf.
Coath misses with a wild body shot.
Munson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Coath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Coath takes the fight into the clinch.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Munson.
Munson prevents a body shot from Coath.
Coath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robert Munson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Munson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Munson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munson scores with a head kick.
Nice cross by Munson.
Munson wants to land a leg kick but Coath is out of range.
Coath stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munson.
Munson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coath looks for the body kick but Munson saw that one coming.
Coath throws a leg kick that misses.
Munson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coath.
Coath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Coath blocks the low kick.
Coath throws out a loose jab but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coath throws out a loose jab but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munson thinks about the counter body kick.
Coath misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Munson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Munson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coath lands with an uppercut that bounces Munson off the cage and back into range.
Munson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
Munson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Munson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Coath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Munson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coath.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath misses with some punches.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Munson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munson scores with a shot to the side of Coath's head.
Good body shot from Munson.
Munson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Munson tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Munson back against the cage.
Munson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath is leaning against Munson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Munson lands a nice uppercut.
Munson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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 Chris Coath.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coath, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
Chris Coath bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: UGD 96:Man Vs Bailey
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seagram moves out of range of the strikes.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Coath avoids the body shot from Seagram.
We've been told by Seagram's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seagram. That did some damage!
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Coath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coath misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Coath has managed to clinch.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Seagram lands with a light punch inside.
Seagram lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Seagram.
Seagram wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Seagram has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Seagram lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coath or not.
Seagram gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seagram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow. #T1#
Seagram works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Coath.
Seagram scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Seagram breaks the clinch.
Coath takes one to the side of the head.
Coath throws a head kick but Seagram moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Seagram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagram checks a low kick from Coath.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath wants to clinch.
Coath doesn't manage to clinch there - Seagram circles away.
Coath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Seagram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coath throws a right hand that Seagram ducks under and follows up with a left that Seagram also avoids with ease.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath misses the jab.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seagram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Coath. That snapped Seagram's head back.
Coath is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coath cracks the inside of Seagram's front leg.
Coath scores with a decent looking hook.
Coath misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Seagram.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seagram checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seagram slips a straight right by Coath.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath staying out of range there.
Coath misses with a body kick.#T3#
Coath throws a head kick that misses.
Coath throws a right and a left that Seagram avoids nicely.
A jab from Seagram does it's job there.
Seagram is looking to wear down Coath with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seagram with a jab.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Seagram's front leg but catches the back leg as Seagram tries to avoid it.
Seagram throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Seagram walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.
Seagram takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Coath blocks a jab.
Seagram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seagram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Coath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seagram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coath takes one to the side of the head.
Seagram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Seagram misses its intended target. #T4#
Coath throws a looping overhand right but Seagram ducks down to avoid it.
Coath throws an off balance right hand
and Seagram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seagram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seagram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Coath to counter with a crisp jab.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seagram moves away from the strike by Coath.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Coath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagram with a hook.
Coath swings widly with a right hand
and Seagram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seagram throws a jab when Coath was well out of range.
Coath misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coath scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Coath forces Seagram back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Coath.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danny Seagram will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seagram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Seagram misses the target.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Danny Seagram is winning the standup battle so far.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Seagram throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coath. That's going to slow Seagram down.
Coath takes one to the chin there.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Seagram misses.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Seagram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coath swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seagram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Seagram tenderised Coath's leg. Coath is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seagram moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Seagram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coath lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Seagram catches Coath right on the button with a cross.
Seagram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Seagram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coath checks it well.
Seagram 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. #T1#
Coath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram defending well as Coath loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Seagram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seagram.
Seagram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Coath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coath takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Seagram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seagram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seagram throwing a counter right hand but Coath manages to avoid it.
Coath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Coath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath scores with a hook to the body. Seagram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seagram is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath unleashes a big counter combination but Seagram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seagram scores with the left hand. Coath knows he should have avoided that one.
Seagram moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coath takes a swing at Seagram's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Seagram was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coath.
Seagram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagram moves away.
Seagram blocks the body kick. #T3#
Coath moves forwards but Seagram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seagram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seagram connects with a body shot.
Seagram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath misses with a leg kick
and Seagram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coath avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Seagram takes one on the button.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Seagram moves away and avoids it.
Seagram throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Seagram lands with a nice body punch.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Seagram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seagram blocks a jab.
Seagram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seagram blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Coath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chris Coath seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Seagram takes a shot to the head.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seagram backwards. #BC#
Seagram breaks from the clinch.
Seagram tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Seagram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seagram.
Seagram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagram lands a nice hook to Coath's body. Coath takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coath throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Seagram counter with a right hand.
Seagram's corner calls for a 1-2. Seagram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seagram lands with an overhand left.
Coath lands with a shot to the body.
Seagram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coath takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seagram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath lands a really nice looking cross but Seagram seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Seagram 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.
#R3#
Seagram cracks Coath with a good jab.
Seagram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coath can do to turn this around?
Coath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seagram under the eye.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
A big right from Coath misses.
Seagram throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coath misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Seagram misses the target.
Seagram tries to move into range but Coath moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coath tries to clinch but Seagram moves out of range.
Seagram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coath tries to score with a low kick but Seagram moves his leg out of the way.
Coath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coath throws a sloppy body shot
and Seagram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Coath misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Coath on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Seagram. That snapped Coath's head back.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Seagram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seagram connects with the punch.
Seagram lands a jab to the nose.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath wants to clinch up but Seagram keeps it at a distance.
Coath checks a leg kick.
Coath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coath fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seagram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Coath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seagram throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seagram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seagram swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Coath steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Seagram.
Nice shot by Seagram.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Seagram moved out of range nicely.
Seagram looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Seagram on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Seagram lands with a straight right. Coath didn't see that one coming.
Coath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seagram cracks Coath with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coath scores with a jab to the head.
Seagram slips under a jab.
Coath takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Seagram misses.
Seagram misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Coath gets a clinch. #BC#
Seagram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seagram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
Seagram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seagram.
Coath looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seagram's sensitive parts.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Coath swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Seagram swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Coath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seagram lunges at Coath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coath's hand.
Coath throws out a leg kick but Seagram moves out of range and Coath only half commits.
Seagram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seagram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coath punishes Seagram's body with a nice straight punch.
Seagram moves out of range of the body kick from Coath.
Seagram lands with a hook. Coath tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coath misses with a straight right.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Seagram slips the punch.
Seagram checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Seagram slips the punch.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Coath throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath throws a head kick that misses
and Coath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seagram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seagram lands a jab to Coath's midsection.
Coath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seagram throws a series of strikes that have Coath backpedaling.
Seagram swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Seagram moves away from the strike by Coath.
Coath moves out of range of the leg kick from Seagram.
Seagram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seagram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coath throws a jab when Seagram was well out of range.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Coath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seagram is out of range and Coath settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coath swings widly with a right hand
and Seagram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seagram looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
A jab from Seagram misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Seagram clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Seagram connects with a right hand. Coath shakes it off.
Coath throws a leg kick but Seagram sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Coath instigates a clinch.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Seagram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coath slips under a jab.
Coath staying out of range there.
Seagram lands a nice shot that snaps Coath's head back.
Coath throws a series of punches but Seagram avoids them all with ease.
Seagram lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Coath does it's job there.
Seagram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Coath catches Seagram right on the button with a cross.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Seagram throws a jab when Coath was well out of range.
Coath throws a hook but Seagram blocks it.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Coath tries to clinch there but Seagram circles away.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath throws a leg kick but Seagram checks it.
Seagram throws out a loose jab but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Coath on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coath wants to clinch up but Seagram keeps it at a distance.
Seagram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Coath as he connects with a hook.
Seagram scores with a nice right hand.
Coath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagram moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Seagram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seagram circles away from the clinch attempt
and Seagram counters with a straight right hand.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
Coath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Seagram misses with a looping left.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Seagram moves away and avoids it.
Seagram misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Seagram.
Seagram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!#CL2#
Coath clinches up with Seagram and pushes him back against the cage.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seagram.
Seagram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seagram's elbow.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Seagram.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seagram misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Coath tries a body shot but Seagram blocks it.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seagram blocking some punches.
Seagram has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Seagram prevents a body shot from Coath. #BC#
Seagram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coath misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Coath has managed to clinch.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Seagram uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Seagram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Seagram connects with a body shot.
Coath throws out a leg kick but Seagram moves out of range and Coath only half commits.
Seagram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Coath misses.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Coath slips under a jab.
Coath walks into a straight right hand from Seagram.
Seagram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath misses with an uppercut
and Coath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Coath.
Seagram scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Coath - just one landing.
Seagram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seagram blocks the body kick.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Seagram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coath.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath lands a jab to Seagram's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Seagram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Danny Seagram will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Seagram's front leg but catches the back leg as Seagram tries to avoid it.
Coath wants to clinch up but Seagram keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Seagram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seagram.
Seagram scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Seagram tries to keep at a distance but Coath has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seagram scores with a shot to the side of Coath's head.
Seagram gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seagram to keep the fight standing.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Seagram lands with a light punch inside.
Seagram prevents a body shot from Coath.
Seagram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Seagram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seagram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Seagram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Seagram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coath throws a front kick that sends Seagram stumbling back into the cage.
Coath throws a front kick that sends Seagram stumbling back into the cage.
Seagram cracks Coath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coath throws a low kick but Seagram moves out of range easily.
Seagram misses with a straight left.
Coath throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram counters with a nice uppercut.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Seagram avoids the body shot from Coath.
A jab from Coath misses.
Seagram is looking to land body kicks.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Coath feints a counter leg kick.
Seagram throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Coath there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coath.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coath looks to land a left hand but Seagram moved out of range nicely.
Coath misses with a series of wild punches.
Seagram looks to land a right hand but Coath moved out of range.#CL2#
Coath clinches up against the cage.
Coath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seagram blocking some punches.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seagram backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Seagram lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Seagram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seagram misses with a body punch.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coath gets through Seagram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seagram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Seagram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seagram.#T3#
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.
Coath wants to clinch.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Seagram throws a series of punches but Coath avoids them all with ease.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
Seagram scores with a hook.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seagram lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Coath pushes Seagram up against the cage in a clinch.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seagram tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
A shot in the inside from Coath. #T4#
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seagram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seagram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Seagram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Seagram on the inside. #BC#
Seagram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seagram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagram.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Seagram misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Seagram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
Coath looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Coath throws a leg kick but Seagram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seagram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Coath.
I think Seagram 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Seagram!
Danny Seagram retains his middleweight title!
Danny Seagram decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UGD 94:Man Vs Puno
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Coath is looking to slow Aarnio down with leg kicks.
Coath cracks the inside of Aarnio's front leg.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Coath misses.
Aarnio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Coath throws a hook but Aarnio avoids it easily.
Coath wants to clinch.
Coath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aarnio's sensitive parts.
Coath tries to clinch up but Aarnio circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coath misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Coath clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Aarnio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Aarnio tries for a takedown but Coath manages to get underhooks.
Aarnio tries to circle away but Coath has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Coath.
Aarnio wants to break free but Coath has control. #T1#
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Aarnio misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Aarnio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aarnio throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Aarnio moved out of range nicely.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aarnio throws out the jab.
Coath tests Aarnio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coath scores with a jab.
Coath connects with an inside leg kick.
Coath stuns Aarnio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coath walks into a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aarnio.
Coath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aarnio.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aarnio feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Aarnio moved out of range nicely.
Aarnio connects with a nice looking jab.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aarnio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coath.
Aarnio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Aarnio works the jab nicely.
Coath throws a low kick, looking for Aarnio's leg but Aarnio calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Aarnio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aarnio manages to avoid it.
Coath shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aarnio eats them both and turns towards Coath to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Coath slips a straight right by Aarnio.
Aarnio checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aarnio checks a leg kick.
Aarnio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Aarnio moved out of range nicely.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Aarnio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coath can pounce on him.
Coath misses with a hook.
Coath is looking to clinch.
Aarnio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aarnio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aarnio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath. #CL#
Coath moves into range and clinches up with Aarnio.#BC2#
Aarnio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Aarnio.
Aarnio tries to move into range but Coath moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Aarnio misses. #T3#
Aarnio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aarnio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coath throws a low kick but Aarnio avoids it.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Aarnio throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Aarnio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath misses with a straight right.
Aarnio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coath scores with a sloppy right hand. Aarnio should have avoided that one.
Aarnio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aarnio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Coath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Aarnio.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aarnio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coath stuffs the takedown.
Coath throws a solid leg kick but Aarnio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coath.
Aarnio moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Coath wants to land a leg kick but Aarnio is out of range.
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!
Coath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aarnio is out of range and Coath settles back down. #T4#
Coath lands a jab.
Aarnio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coath as he avoids it easily.
Coath misses with a series of wild punches.
Coath misses with a combination
and Coath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coath needs to keep his hands up - Aarnio had a free shot at his head there.
Coath looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aarnio shoots in for a takedown but Coath shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Coath closes the distance and clinches.
Coath keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aarnio's efforts to push away.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Aarnio controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Aarnio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Aarnio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aarnio throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aarnio throws the left hand but Coath avoids the punch easily.
Coath sizes up Aarnio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aarnio fails with a takedown attempt.
Coath misses with a hook
and Aarnio counters with a thumping low kick.
Coath misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aarnio! But no joy.
Aarnio checks a low kick from Coath.
Aarnio lands with a good body shot.
Coath works Aarnio's body with a nice hook.
Chris Coath is winning the standup battle so far.
Aarnio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aarnio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aarnio throws a lazy right hand but Coath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Coath pushes Aarnio up against the cage in a clinch.
Aarnio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coath prevents it.
Chris Coath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Aarnio.
Aarnio blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Aarnio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Aarnio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aarnio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coath throws a series of punches but Aarnio avoids them all with ease.
Aarnio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down.
Coath swinging wildly here.
Coath throws a jab when Aarnio was well out of range.
Aarnio throws a jab when Coath was well out of range.
Coath scores with a nice head shot.
Aarnio misses the jab.
Aarnio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coath.
A big right from Coath misses.
Aarnio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aarnio's calf.
A low kick from Coath misses
and Aarnio counters with a stiff right hand.
Aarnio ducks under a wild hook from Coath.#T2#
Coath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Aarnio counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aarnio can do to turn this around?
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Aarnio pushes him off.
Coath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coath throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Aarnio to counter with a crisp jab.
Aarnio lands a leg kick that knocks Coath off balance momentarily.
Coath tries to clinch up but Aarnio circles away and keeps his distance.
Chris Coath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coath throws a leg kick that misses.
As Coath backs off Aarnio throws a huge counter combo but Coath manages to avoid it all.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aarnio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coath, right into the meat.
Coath blocks a jab.
Coath is looking to counter the offense by Aarnio and move into the clinch.
Coath misses with the combination.
Aarnio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aarnio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coath momentarily.
Aarnio slips a straight right by Coath.#TD2#
Aarnio feints and as Coath raises his hands in defense, Aarnio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coath is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Coath looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aarnio is defending well. Coath quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aarnio has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Coath celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Coath!
Chris Coath decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 552 - Apathetic
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Branco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coath.
Branco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath connects with a right hand. Branco shakes it off.
Branco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coath.
Coath swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Branco ducks right into an uppercut from Coath.
Coath throws a body kick that misses.
Coath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branco.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Branco tries to counter it with a takedown but Coath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Branco moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branco.
Branco slips a straight right by Coath.
Branco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coath momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
Branco walks into a left hand.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Branco.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco. #T1#
Coath misses with a looping left.
Branco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coath blocks a jab.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branco feints and then cracks Coath's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coath down.
Branco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Coath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branco.
Coath misses with a straight right.
Branco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coath with a body shot.
Branco throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coath, as that shot connected.
Coath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branco.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Branco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Branco throws a leg kick which misses Coath's front leg but catches the back leg as Coath tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Branco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coath is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Coath punishes Branco's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath misses with a kick to the body.
Coath moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Branco misses the target.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Branco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick from Branco.
Coath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Branco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coath finds it's way round the side to connect with Branco's head.
Coath 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.
Coath misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coath is looking to counter punch.
Coath is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks.
Coath misses with a hook
and Branco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branco swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Coath looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Coath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coath moves out of range of the strikes.
Branco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
Coath blocks a low kick nicely.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Branco.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coath had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Branco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Branco avoids the body shot from Coath.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Branco slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Branco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coath doesn't seem phased though.
Branco lands a glancing blow to the side of Coath's head.
Coath throws a leg kick that misses.
Branco scores with a jab. Coath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Branco thuds a left hand into Coath's body.
Branco slips a straight right by Coath.
Coath throws an overhand right that lands on Branco's shoulder, as Branco tries to avoid the shot.
Coath throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Branco counters with a single leg into guard. Coath didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Branco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coath has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Branco has managed to get both his arms back between Coath's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Coath being controlled here, momentarily.
Coath keeping moving, preventing Branco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Branco has gone for a leg lock! Coath slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branco's guard.#REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Branco has his feet on Coath's thighs here. He's pushed Coath off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Coath screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mack Branco!
A less than humble Mack Branco misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 549 - Jailbreak
Date: Oct 20, 2017

#R1#
Kaunismieli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaunismieli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coath throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Kaunismieli closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Coath has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kaunismieli uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Coath had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaunismieli defends it easily.#SUB2#
Coath is looking for a triangle but Kaunismieli pushes his legs off easily.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath wants to sweep here but Kaunismieli controlling him for the moment.
Coath is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Coath working for a triangle but Kaunismieli defends it easily. #T1##SUB2#
Coath throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kaunismieli escapes and throws Coath's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Kaunismieli is trying to get an arm triangle but Coath is defending well.
Coath sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kaunismieli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coath does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coath trying to control here.
Coath is looking for a sweep. Kaunismieli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaunismieli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coath does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Coath looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Coath with the active half guard here but Kaunismieli passes nicely into side control.
Coath is trying to improve his position.
Coath is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaunismieli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaunismieli trying to control the action but Coath is working from the bottom. #T3#
Coath regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaunismieli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaunismieli passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Coath is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaunismieli pulls his head out easily.
Kaunismieli wants to control but Coath is keeping him busy.
Kaunismieli is thwarting Coath's attempts to control the position.
Coath tries to get to full guard but Kaunismieli has control of the leg.
Kaunismieli works his way into full mount!
Coath tries to improve his position but instead Kaunismieli has taken his back! #T4#
Kaunismieli doesn't have the hooks in and Coath manages to turn into his guard.
Kaunismieli wants to improve his position but instead Coath has moved into half guard.
Kaunismieli trying to hold on to Coath's head to control him but Coath postures up.
Coath is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coath slips a nice elbow through Kaunismieli's hands, connecting with Kaunismieli's forehead.#SUB2#
Coath is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaunismieli is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaunismieli wants to get back to full guard but Coath has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kaunismieli to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Coath throws a right and a left that Kaunismieli avoids nicely.
Coath misses with a left hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Coath's belly button to the back.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch but Coath is avoiding it.
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coath throws a chopping leg kick but Kaunismieli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Coath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coath throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coath scores with a hook to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coath scores with a jab. Kaunismieli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coath scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Coath.
A jab lands there for Coath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kaunismieli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Coath takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coath throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range. #CL#
Kaunismieli closes the distance and clinches.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath lands a body shot.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaunismieli smiles and moves away.
Coath misses with a kick to the body
and Coath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coath misses with an uppercut
and Kaunismieli counters with a thumping low kick.
Coath is breathing heavily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli connects with a right hand. Coath shakes it off.
Kaunismieli stalks Coath and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coath's face. Coath staggers backwards, shaken.
Kaunismieli lands with a nice body punch.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
and Coath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coath misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Kaunismieli misses.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaunismieli throws a right hand that misses
and Coath counters with a slapping leg kick.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Coath shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Coath misses #CL#
and Kaunismieli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Coath jumps guard and drags Kaunismieli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Coath keeping moving, preventing Kaunismieli from controlling successfully.
Coath pulls Kaunismieli in close to prevent any damage.
Kaunismieli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaunismieli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coath working a defensive guard but Kaunismieli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Chris Coath has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kaunismieli is trying to get an arm triangle but Coath is defending well.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position but Coath is working away. #T4#
Kaunismieli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coath is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Kaunismieli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coath tries to improve position but can't.
Kaunismieli controlling the position. #SUB#
Kaunismieli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that second round.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coath.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Coath looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Coath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaunismieli.
Coath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter the offense by Coath and move into the clinch.
Coath scores with a decent looking hook.
Coath throws a leg kick that misses.
Kaunismieli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaunismieli.
Coath throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaunismieli counters with a left and a right that stings Coath. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Coath has been cut.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Coath lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath. #T1#
Jab by Coath.
Coath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coath takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the leg kick from Coath.
Kaunismieli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coath.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Coath takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coath misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Coath.
Coath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coath jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick but Coath moves out of range. #T2#
Coath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli jabs at Coath's body.
An inside leg kick from Kaunismieli misses.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Coath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Coath.
Good work by Kaunismieli as he checks the leg kick.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
Coath looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Coath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A jab from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Coath backs away, Kaunismieli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coath tries a head kick but it misses.
Coath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Kaunismieli pushes Coath up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaunismieli gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli works on Coath's body with a couple of short punches.
Coath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Kaunismieli.
Coath jumps guard but Kaunismieli stands there with Coath around his waist. Coath gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
The referee calls for Kaunismieli to work.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaunismieli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaunismieli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Coath as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kalervo Kaunismieli did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Chris Coath's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Coath keeps Kaunismieli at a distance using the push kick.
Coath jabs Kaunismieli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaunismieli.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaunismieli!
Jab, jab by Kaunismieli - just one landing.
Coath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coath scores with a jab to the body.
Coath lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Kaunismieli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coath cracks Kaunismieli with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kaunismieli drives through and clinches with Coath against the cage.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Coath ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coath no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Kaunismieli trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Coath has his foot on Kaunismieli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaunismieli works his way back into a safe position though.
Coath keeping full guard, as Kaunismieli tries to pass.
Kaunismieli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Kaunismieli drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kaunismieli as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Coath screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kaunismieli! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Kalervo Kaunismieli retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Kalervo Kaunismieli, 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.

Event: Syn 547 - Sanatarium
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Coath missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coath lands with a cross.
Coath has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Coath looks to clinch
and Wein counters with a straight right hand.
Coath fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wein on the side of the head.
Coath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Coath blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Coath.
Coath throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Wein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick from Wein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Coath thumps Wein with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Coath misses.
Wein throws a head kick that misses.
Coath tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Wein avoids the body shot from Coath.
Coath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Coath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wein at a distance.
Coath misses the jab.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Coath throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Coath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Coath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coath avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Coath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Coath lands with a cross.
Coath thumps Wein with a low kick.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein punishes Coath's body with a nice straight punch.
Coath throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Wein misses.
Coath throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Coath counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wein takes a shot to the head.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Coath tries to move into range but Wein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coath misses with a body kick. #T3#
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Wein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coath tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Coath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Coath tenderised Wein's leg. Wein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
Coath wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Coath misses the target.
Coath lands a nice shot that snaps Wein's head back.
Coath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wein at a distance.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coath scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath scores with a decent looking hook.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Wein.#T4#
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coath.
Coath throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Coath stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Coath.
Coath moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wein throws a big counter head kick but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Coath throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coath blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Coath is looking to clinch but Wein is avoiding it.
Coath scores with a kick to the body.
Coath is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Coath takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coath cracks a nice hook into Wein's ribs.
Wein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coath's hands.
Wein keeps the fight on the outside.
Coath lands a head shot.
Wein walks into a straight right hand from Coath.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wein cracks Coath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wein's corner calls for a 1-2. Wein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Coath throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Chris Coath is winning the standup battle so far.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coath is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein clobbers Coath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
Wein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coath thumps Wein with a low kick.
Coath slips a jab from Wein.
Sloppy strikes from Coath. Those never looked like landing.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Coath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coath is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coath, as that shot connected.
Coath misses with a straight left. #T2##CL#
Coath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Wein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Coath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
Coath swinging wildly here.
Wein throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Coath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coath checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Coath takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coath checks a leg kick nicely.
Wein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coath is out of range and Wein settles back down.
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.#CL#
Coath darts in and clinches Wein up against the cage.#T3#
Wein working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Wein. #BC2#
Wein breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Wein gets tackled into the cage by Coath. Coath maintains the clinch.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coath lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
Wein only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Wein tries to keep at a distance but Coath has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Coath throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Coath walks into a left hand.
Coath connects with a solid leg kick.
Coath is looking to clinch but Wein is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Coath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein lands a jab to Coath's midsection.
Wein scores with a punch to the head.
Coath tries to clinch up.
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Coath takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath thows a leg kick but Wein checks it
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein lands a jab to the nose.
Coath motions for Wein to come forward. Coath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wein finds it's way round the side to connect with Coath's head.
Wein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wein momentarily.
Coath lands with an overhand left.
Wein is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coath.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein scores with a jab. Coath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick from Coath misses.
Coath wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein throws an off balance right hand
and Coath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath misses with an uppercut.
Wein slips a straight right by Coath.
Coath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Coath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coath. That's going to slow Wein down.
Coath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coath fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coath moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Wein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coath throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Wein misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
Coath lands a body shot.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coath's knee momentarily.
Coath moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coath.
Wein slips a straight right by Coath.
Coath doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Coath clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
Wein lands a body shot.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coath tries to clinch but Wein moves out of range.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Wein moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Wein looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Wein walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.
Coath looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Coath wants to clinch.
Coath misses with a head kick.
Coath throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Coath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wein tries to bum rush Coath with a series of wild strikes but Coath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wein tried to score with a low kick but Coath checks it.
A quick step to the side and Coath tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a good low kick that Coath was not able to check.
Wein throws a hook but Coath blocks it.
Wein takes one to the side of the head.
Coath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Coath's head back.
Wilder Wein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Coath avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wein moves away from the strike by Coath.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coath tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it.
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coath swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coath takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein digs a good hook to Coath's body.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wein misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coath has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coath and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilder Wein.
I think Coath has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Coath!
Chris Coath bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 545 - Oubliette
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Coath walks into a jab.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up.#CL#
Coath tries to keep at a distance but Kaunismieli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
Coath lands a body shot.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Coath misses with the head strike. #T1#
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coath has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaunismieli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Coath can turn it around.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Coath.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Coath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Coath lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
I was talking to Kaunismieli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coath as Kaunismieli tries to tie him up. #T2#
Kaunismieli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath gets through Kaunismieli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Coath tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
Kaunismieli lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Coath lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Coath tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath blocking some punches.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Kaunismieli pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
Coath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Coath gets through Kaunismieli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli. #T4#
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaunismieli trying to stall but Coath improves his position.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Coath as the two fighters clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli wants to stall.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
Kaunismieli cracks Coath with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Coath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Coath moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Coath lands a really nice looking cross but Kaunismieli seems unphased.
Coath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
A big right from Coath misses.
Coath misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Coath manages to avoid it.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Coath slips the punch.
Kaunismieli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coath circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coath looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Kaunismieli blocks the low kick.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Coath avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli. #T1#
Coath works the jab nicely.
Kaunismieli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Kaunismieli.
Coath takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaunismieli drops his hands momentarily and Coath takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coath has time to react.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Kaunismieli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coath just manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coath.
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Coath saw it coming and moves away.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Coath throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli moved away.
Coath misses with a hook.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Coath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coath.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli lands with a left to the head.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli digs a right hand underneath Coath's ribcage. Coath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow. #T3#
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
Good body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaunismieli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coath connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaunismieli scrambles back to his feet.
Kaunismieli misses with a left hand
and Coath counters with an inside leg kick.
Coath throws a leg kick that misses.
Coath scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Coath pushes Kaunismieli up against the cage in a clinch.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands a body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Coath tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaunismieli smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Coath.
Coath misses with a hook to the body
and Kaunismieli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaunismieli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Chris Coath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coath swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath misses with a looping right.
Coath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaunismieli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coath's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli connects with a right hand. Coath shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by Coath there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Coath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Coath wants to clinch up but Kaunismieli keeps it at a distance.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaunismieli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli lands with an uppercut that bounces Coath off the cage and back into range.
Kaunismieli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
Kaunismieli tries to counter by clinching up but Coath breaks away and moves out of range.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Kaunismieli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Coath connects with a body shot that sends Kaunismieli's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coath.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Coath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Coath misses with a wild body shot.
Coath dips to his left and cracks Kaunismieli with an uppercut!#CL#
Kaunismieli closes the distance and pushes Coath back into the cage.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Kaunismieli as the two fighters clinch.
Kaunismieli gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli lands with a light punch inside.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaunismieli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the side of Coath's head.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside. #ROC#
Coath is rocked!
Kaunismieli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coath is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaunismieli finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli is trying to stall.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath seems to have recovered his senses.
Coath misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kaunismieli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaunismieli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kaunismieli is working Coath over against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coath letting Kaunismieli take a breather here.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Coath.
Coath prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Kaunismieli is leaning against Coath and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Coath on the inside. #T4#
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaunismieli walks away with a smile on his face. Coath gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Coath misses with a hook
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a two punch combination.
Coath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coath throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaunismieli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coath is looking to clinch.
Coath looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Coath misses with a hook.
Coath throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kalervo Kaunismieli did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Coath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.
Coath throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Coath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaunismieli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kaunismieli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaunismieli.
Coath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coath staying out of range there.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coath.
Kaunismieli misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath lands the left hand.
Coath throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaunismieli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coath misses with a straight right. #T1#
Kaunismieli dips to his left and cracks Coath with an uppercut!
Coath defending well as Kaunismieli loads up on a big left hand.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Coath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kaunismieli. Those never looked like landing.
Coath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaunismieli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Coath.
Coath misses with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coath checks the leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that Coath avoids nicely.
Jab from Kaunismieli.
Coath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli misses with a left hand
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.#T2#
Coath swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
As Coath tries to get set, Kaunismieli tries to push him back and clinch up but Coath manages to avoid the attempt.
Kaunismieli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coath to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaunismieli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Coath throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Coath has closed the distance and engaged Kaunismieli in a clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli lands with a left to the head.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Coath takes a shot to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath blocking some punches.
Coath misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
Still in the clinch, Kaunismieli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath lands with a left to the head.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kaunismieli clobbers Coath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaunismieli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coath counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coath tests Kaunismieli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coath lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Kaunismieli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaunismieli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaunismieli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaunismieli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coath slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Coath clobbers Kaunismieli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coath connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Coath catches Kaunismieli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coath misses with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a body kick.
A jab from Kaunismieli misses.
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaunismieli.
Coath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coath is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Coath.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaunismieli punishes Coath's body with a nice straight punch.
Coath connects with a body shot that sends Kaunismieli's belly button to the back.
Coath avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaunismieli lands a nice hook to Coath's body. Coath takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coath misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice head shot.
Coath lands a jab to Kaunismieli's midsection.
Coath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Coath closes the distance and clinches.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaunismieli.
Coath blocking some punches.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaunismieli presses Coath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coath is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Coath lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli. #T4#
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Coath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli is leaning against Coath and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coath tries to pull guard but Kaunismieli holds him up against the cage and eventually Coath drops back down to his feet.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coath is trying to pull guard but Kaunismieli has him pressed against the cage.
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Kaunismieli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaunismieli 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 William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Kalervo Kaunismieli retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 543 - Empower
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Wein feints and then cracks Coath's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coath down.
Wein throws a leg kick but Coath moved away.
Coath scores with a sloppy right hand. Wein should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wein looks for the body kick but Coath saw that one coming.
Coath lands with a nice body punch.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Coath clinches up against the cage.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Wein moves away and avoids it.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
Coath drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Coath throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath is looking to clinch.
Coath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wein has time to react.
Coath misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein thinks about countering with a body kick.
Coath throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein connects with a leg kick. Coath looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Coath walks into a left hand.
Wein lands a jab.
Coath throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wein's hands.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coath doesn't seem bothered though.
Coath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Coath doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away. #T2#
Wein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Wein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Coath.
Wein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Coath's ribs.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Coath closes the distance and clinches.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Wein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands. #T3#
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Coath as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Coath on the inside. #TD2#
Coath pulls guard effortlessly.
Coath looking for a sweep. Not yet Coath, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Coath looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wein passes into half guard.
Wein wants to free his trapped foot but Coath is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Coath wants to improve his position but Wein is controlling well.
Wein trying to control the pace.
Coath is looking for a sweep. Wein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coath moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Coath is looking for a triangle but Wein pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wein won't allow Coath to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
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.
#R2#
Wein slips a jab from Coath.
Coath jabs at Wein's body.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Coath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Coath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wein on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Coath. That snapped Wein's head back.
Coath looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Jab, jab by Coath - just one landing.
Chris Coath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Coath.
A little feinted left hand from Wein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein slips a jab from Coath.
Nice cross by Wein.
Wein thumps Coath with a low kick.
Coath's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wein. Coath shrugs it off though.
Coath misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Coath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Wein - just one landing.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Coath slips a straight right by Wein.
Coath fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Wein backing away here, and Coath unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein throws a leg kick but Coath moved away.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein throwing a counter right hand but Coath manages to avoid it.
Coath throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Coath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coath misses with a low kick as Wein jumps back.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Coath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coath on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Wein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coath wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Coath throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein misses with a straight left.
A big right from Coath misses.
Coath has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Coath.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
Coath looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Wein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein is looking to slow Coath down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Wein half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3##CL2#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Coath tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Coath working aggressively here.
Wein tries to break free but Coath pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Coath.
A right handed body shot lands from Coath.
A body shot lands from Coath.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chris Coath seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coath blocking some punches.
Coath working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Coath lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Coath lands a left hand.
Wein lands a right hand.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath is working Wein over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
Coath lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Coath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Coath.
Coath lands a left hand.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wein.
Coath 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.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein lands a head shot.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Coath takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coath just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Coath has closed the distance and engaged Wein in a clinch.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath lands with a light punch inside.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Wein.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Coath misses with some punches.
Wein gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
Coath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath cracks Wein with a nice body shot.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands. #BC#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein slips a jab from Coath.
Coath tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Wein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Wein misses.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wein has time to react.
Coath throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath slips under a jab from Wein.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Coath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coath misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a low kick, right behind Coath 's knee.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.#T3#
Coath throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein slips under a jab from Coath.
Wein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coath is able to avoid easily.
Coath throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
Coath misses with a hook
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Wein cracks Coath with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coath throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Wein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Coath throws an off balance right hand
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coath thinking.
Wein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Wilder Wein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wein lands a head shot.
Coath is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath moves out of range as Wein strikes.
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
Wein throws a jab when Coath was well out of range.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coath jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wein slips under a jab.
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Coath moves his leg out of the way.
Coath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wein can pounce on him.
Coath tests Wein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Coath has been cut.
Coath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.

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 Wilder Wein.
I think Coath has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
Chris Coath bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Coath scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body kick there by Coath.
Coath takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Von Kuschelbär staying out of range there.
A big right from Coath misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Coath finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Von Kuschelbär takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coath misses with the combination.
And Von Kuschelbär tries to counter it with a takedown but Coath pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Coath has Von Kuschelbär up against the cage in a clinch.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Von Kuschelbär breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath wants to clinch but Von Kuschelbär slips to the side
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär is out of range and Coath settles back down. #CL#
Coath rushes Von Kuschelbär and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice shot to the body.
Coath misses with some punches.
Von Kuschelbär misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath tries a body shot but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Von Kuschelbär tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Von Kuschelbär.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath. #TD2#
Von Kuschelbär is trying to trip Coath. He has hold of a leg but Coath is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Von Kuschelbär persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Coath working for a triangle but Von Kuschelbär defends it easily.
Von Kuschelbär must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Von Kuschelbär being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Kuschelbär accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Coath lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Coath trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coath wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelbär keeps moving.
Coath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coath with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Coath works over Von Kuschelbär with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Kuschelbär is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coath 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.
Coath wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelbär keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Kuschelbär is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelbär is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coath not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Kuschelbär trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelbär is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Coath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Kuschelbär thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coath if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coath connects with a looping right hand.
Coath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Kuschelbär makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Von Kuschelbär checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär slips a straight right by Coath.
Von Kuschelbär with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Kuschelbär circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coath checks it well.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Coath clinches.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a right to the head.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Kuschelbär creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Von Kuschelbär controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelbär swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Coath on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coath seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Von Kuschelbär can turn it around.#T1#
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelbär lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coath.
A short uppercut from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coath digs a right hand underneath Von Kuschelbär's ribcage. Von Kuschelbär let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Von Kuschelbär throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Von Kuschelbär working aggressively here.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Von Kuschelbär.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Von Kuschelbär goes for a takedown attempt but Coath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Kuschelbär throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelbär.
A low kick from Coath misses
and Von Kuschelbär counters with an outside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath misses with a hook. Von Kuschelbär ducked under it nicely.
Coath dips to his left and cracks Von Kuschelbär with an uppercut!
Von Kuschelbär lands with a cross.
Coath wants to clinch.
Von Kuschelbär on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Coath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the strikes.
Coath cracks Von Kuschelbär with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a low kick.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Von Kuschelbär pushes him off.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Coath lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Kuschelbär tries to work over Coath's front leg with a kick but Coath checks it.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelbär looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Von Kuschelbär tries to keep at a distance but Coath has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath blocks a body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Kuschelbär tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Von Kuschelbär tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Kuschelbär lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coath or not.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Kuschelbär blocking some punches.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Von Kuschelbär prevents a body shot from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to break free.#TD2#
Von Kuschelbär wants the takedown. Coath is fighting it off but Von Kuschelbär persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Coath's guard against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Coath with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelbär looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coath lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head.
Coath swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Kuschelbär connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
Von Kuschelbär defending well as Coath loads up on a big left hand.
Von Kuschelbär delivers a nice body kick.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a kick to the body.
Von Kuschelbär fakes the leg kick and cracks Coath in the body.
Nice straight punches there by Von Kuschelbär. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Kuschelbär.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Von Kuschelbär shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Coath moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Kuschelbär lands a couple of digs.
Von Kuschelbär lands a couple of digs.
Coath not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Coath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Kuschelbär can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coath wants to sweep but no luck.
Coath is working hard here to advance position.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Kuschelbär working some strikes from top position.
Von Kuschelbär trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Kuschelbär accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Coath looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Kuschelbär stopping the sweep attempt from Coath.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coath is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Coath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Kuschelbär is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Coath is trying to control the position but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
Von Kuschelbär stopping the sweep attempt from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär chips away with some ground and pound.
Coath has momentary wrist control but Von Kuschelbär slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Kuschelbär postures up in Coath's guard and throws a big left but Coath blocks it.
Coath is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coath wants to improve his position but instead Von Kuschelbär has moved into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to control the action in half guard but Coath is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coath is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Von Kuschelbär controlling the action here.#T4##SUB2#
Von Kuschelbär is looking for a kimura here.
Von Kuschelbär seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coath slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelbär slips nicely into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coath's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coath has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
After the fight, Chris Coath was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 537 - Anathema
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaunismieli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coath counters with a nice leg kick.
Coath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Coath throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Coath fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaunismieli, pushing him back against the cage.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Coath.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Coath lands with a light punch inside.
Coath misses with some punches.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coath or not.
Kaunismieli is working Coath over against the cage.
Coath is breathing heavily.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Coath lands a shot to the body.
Coath prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Coath lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches. #T2#
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coath seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaunismieli can turn it around.
Kaunismieli presses Coath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaunismieli pushes Coath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath digs a right hand underneath Kaunismieli's ribcage. Kaunismieli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coath lands a right hand.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli taking a breather.
Kaunismieli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land. #T3#
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike.
Coath tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaunismieli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
A short uppercut from Coath.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
A short uppercut from Coath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli looking to stall.
Coath tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Kaunismieli.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Coath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Kaunismieli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coath. That did some damage!
Coath misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Coath 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.
Coath's corner calls for a 1-2. Coath obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Coath throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kaunismieli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaunismieli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaunismieli lands a really nice looking cross but Coath seems unphased. #CL#
Coath clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath lands an uppercut.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli digs a right hand into Coath's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coath's gas tank. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Kaunismieli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand. #BC2#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaunismieli under the eye.
Coath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
A head kick misses from Coath.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kaunismieli connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaunismieli lands a really nice looking cross but Coath seems unphased. #T2#
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath lands a jab to the nose.
Kaunismieli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kaunismieli duly obliges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coath, as that shot connected.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaunismieli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coath is out of range and Kaunismieli settles back down.
Coath is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coath.
The crowd cheers as Kaunismieli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coath doesn't seem phased though.
Coath swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kaunismieli keeps Coath at a distance using the push kick.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kaunismieli pushes Coath up against the cage in a clinch.
Coath scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Coath works on Kaunismieli's body with a couple of short punches.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kaunismieli.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Kaunismieli lands with a left to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaunismieli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Kaunismieli presses Coath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
A nice left hand lands by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Kaunismieli.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Still in the clinch, Kaunismieli scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Coath swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaunismieli swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Coath moves forwards but Kaunismieli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coath takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Kaunismieli moves out of range easily.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Coath.
Kaunismieli feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath is looking to clinch.
Kaunismieli tries to counter with a clinch but Coath shakes him off and moves away.
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Coath's body.
Kaunismieli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaunismieli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coath counters with a good low kick that Kaunismieli was not able to check.
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Coath moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Kaunismieli has Coath up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kaunismieli is trying to maintain a safe position but Coath gets an underhook and turns Kaunismieli into the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coath or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli cracks Coath with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli works on Coath's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaunismieli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Coath working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coath blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli. #BC2#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch.
Coath looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.#CL2#
Kaunismieli darts in and clinches Coath up against the cage.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaunismieli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Kalervo Kaunismieli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 533 - Idiosyncratic
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Coath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedro moves away.
Coath lands a leg kick that knocks Pedro off balance momentarily.
Pedro tries to clinch up but Coath circles away and keeps his distance.
Coath misses the jab.#CL2#
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pedro fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath works on Pedro's body with a couple of short punches.
Coath misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pedro.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath working aggressively here.
Pedro lands with a left to the head. #T1##TD#
Pedro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pedro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coath looking to control.
Coath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pedro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pedro preventing the sweep.
Pedro stands up over Coath, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pedro distracts Coath with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pedro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pedro chips away with some ground and pound.
Coath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pedro distracts Coath with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Coath looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coath works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pedro working some strikes from top position.
Coath looking to control.
Pedro 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.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Coath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pedro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coath trying to keep a closed guard but Pedro is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Coath has momentary wrist control but Pedro slips an elbow through the middle.
Coath controls Pedro momentarily but Pedro frees himself. #SUB2#
Coath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pedro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pedro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Coath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Coath looking for subs off his back but Pedro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Coath 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.#T4#
Ground and pound from Pedro.
Pedro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coath wants to sweep but Pedro has passed to side control!
Pedro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Coath some visible discomfort.
Coath tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pedro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pedro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pedro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Coath getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Pedro does no damage.
Coath connects with a jab.
Pedro catches Coath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coath walks into a left hand. #TD#
Pedro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coath sprawls well initially but Pedro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coath moves into full guard.
Coath bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedro's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coath throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pedro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pedro working a defensive guard here.
Coath passes Pedro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pedro wants to improve his position but Coath is controlling well. #T1#
Coath is keen to just control but Pedro is a slippery customer.
Coath not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coath thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pedro's head.
Coath seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pedro manages to get to full guard.
Coath throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coath is looking to work some ground and pound but Pedro has wrist control.
Coath postures up. #SUB#
Pedro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coath defends well.
Pedro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Coath throwing strikes but missing.
Coath won't allow Pedro to sweep him here.
Coath postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coath throws a big elbow that misses.
Coath tries to free his leg and advance position but Pedro is retaining full guard.
Coath missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pedro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Coath from controlling successfully.
Pedro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Coath postures up in Pedro's guard and throws a big left but Pedro blocks it.
Pedro is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coath bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pedro's head backwards.
Pedro misses the jab.
Coath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coath staying out of range there.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
Pedro scores with a three punch combo!
A clash of legs there as Coath blocks the low kick.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Pedro moves out of range easily.
Coath slips under a jab.
Coath rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pedro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pedro throws a hook but Coath blocks it.
Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coath to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Pedro looks to clinch
and Coath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pedro!
Coath tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Coath.
Coath throws a hook but Pedro avoids it easily.
Chris Coath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Pedro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedro doesn't manage to clinch there - Coath circles away.
Coath needs to keep his hands up - Pedro had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pedro. That's going to slow Coath down.
Pedro catches Coath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pedro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coath scores with a hook.
Coath misses with an uppercut. Pedro saw that one coming.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Coath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Coath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Coath connects with an inside leg kick.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Pedro throws a hook but Coath avoids it easily.
Coath throws a right hand that Pedro ducks under and follows up with a left that Pedro also avoids with ease.
Coath swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pedro shoots in for a takedown but Coath shows good takedown defense.
Pedro misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coath! But no joy.
Coath takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coath misses with a looping right.
Coath takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pedro misses with a leg kick
and Coath counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedro is just out of range.
Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coath misses with a jab to the body
and Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pedro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pedro shoots in looking for a takedown. Coath tries to sprawl out of it but Pedro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coath manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Coath lands with a nice body punch.
Pedro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pedro tries to clinch up but Coath circles away and keeps his distance.
Chris Coath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Coath.
Coath lands a jab to the nose.
Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pedro defending well as Coath loads up on a big left hand.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Pedro looks for a takedown but Coath sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pedro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coath throws out a loose jab but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coath can pounce on him.
Pedro is looking to clinch.
Pedro misses with a takedown
and Coath counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Coath looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedro is just out of range.
Coath throws a solid leg kick but Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coath.
Coath fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pedro on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick from Pedro.
Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Coath is out of range.
Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Coath takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Pedro clinches with his opponent.
Coath lands a body punch.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pedro wants a takedown.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedro. #T3#
Coath lands with a light punch inside.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with some punches.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Coath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Pedro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coath is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coath pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coath misses with some punches.
I was talking to Pedro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedro.
Coath digs a right hand into Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pedro's gas tank.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Coath throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Pedro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coath lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pedro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coath lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Pedro.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coath has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Coath!
Chris Coath decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 531 - Incendiary
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Coath lands with a slapping head kick.
Coath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coath jabs Rutherford right on the nose. Rutherford blinks but takes it well.
Coath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Rutherford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutherford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coath looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.#CL2#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coath takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Coath.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Rutherford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath tries to pull guard but Rutherford holds him up against the cage and eventually Coath drops back down to his feet.
Coath lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Coath.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Coath.
Rutherford misses with a body punch. #TD#
Coath manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rutherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rutherford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Coath escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutherford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Rutherford forces his way into half guard.
Coath gets back to full guard.
Rutherford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Coath looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into side control. #T3#
Rutherford is staying tight to Coath's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coath is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Coath!
Rutherford controlling his opponent.
Coath tries to lock up and control but Rutherford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutherford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rutherford avoids the attempt from Coath to control.
Rutherford manages to capitalize on a mistake by Coath to take his back!
Rutherford trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford is trying to stick to Coath's back but Coath is turning into Rutherford. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rutherford's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Coath.
Coath in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coath postures up.
Coath looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Coath scores with a jab to the head.
Coath walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rutherford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coath stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Coath looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coath. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Coath was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutherford.
Coath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Coath saw that one coming.
Coath connects with an inside leg kick.
Coath clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coath misses with a hook
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Coath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Coath.#CL#
Coath clinches up against the cage.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Coath tries to pull guard but Rutherford holds him up against the cage and eventually Coath drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Coath lands a right hand.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rutherford to keep the fight standing.
Coath working aggressively here.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Coath.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Nice body punch from Coath.
Coath jumps guard but Rutherford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Coath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Coath.
Rutherford is working Coath over against the cage.
Coath jumps guard but Rutherford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Coath prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath. #BC2#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coath throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Coath swinging wildly here.
Rutherford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coath is looking to chop away at Rutherford's legs. #T4#
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A cross from Rutherford lands.#CL#
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coath misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath tries to pull guard but Rutherford holds him up against the cage and eventually Coath drops back down to his feet.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Steven Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Coath scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rutherford just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Coath plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rutherford scores with a nice right hand.
Rutherford sizes up Coath with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford is trying to push Coath away but Coath has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Coath lands a right hand.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Coath.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Rutherford.
Coath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards. #T3#
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Coath's ribcage. Coath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Coath.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Coath.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow. #T4#
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coath.
Rutherford gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Coath's ribcage. Coath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Coath misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Coath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coath prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rutherford to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Coath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action. #T2##TD#
Coath pulls guard successfully.
Coath working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steven Rutherford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coath looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rutherford puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rutherford wants to pass to mount but Coath is defending the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Coath actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Coath looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coath is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutherford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coath defending well though.
Coath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutherford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coath's head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rutherford is trying to control the action in half guard but Coath is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford. #CL2#
Rutherford rushes Coath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Coath jumps into guard, dragging Rutherford to the mat. #SUB#
Coath escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutherford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rutherford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coath throws a nice looking combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutherford, as that shot connected.
Coath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Coath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath throws a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coath throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath walks into a jab.
Coath defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Chris Coath is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Rutherford connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Coath is rocked!
Coath throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Coath pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rutherford back to the cage. Coath follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rutherford is looking to slow Coath down with leg kicks.
Coath checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to throw a body kick
and Coath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coath checks it well.
Coath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutherford circles away quickly and effectively.
Coath keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Coath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Coath. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Coath is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coath avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutherford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coath.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Coath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutherford lands a really nice looking cross but Coath seems unphased.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Coath gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutherford.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Coath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Coath throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Coath only half commits.
Rutherford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutherford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coath throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Coath misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath throws a head kick but Rutherford moves out of range.
Coath throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coath misses with a kick to the body.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coath. That did some damage!
Coath looks to throw a body kick
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coath throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Coath throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coath throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coath throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath jabs Rutherford right on the nose. Rutherford blinks but takes it well.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Coath with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutherford to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Rutherford finds it's way through Coath's defenses.
Coath moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Coath.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Coath misses with a body punch
and Rutherford counters with a nice kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutherford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Rutherford!
Steven Rutherford took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Syn 528 - Cataclysmic
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coath blocks a jab.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Kuschelbär has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coath is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelbär was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Coath darts in and clinches Von Kuschelbär up against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
Coath misses with some punches.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Von Kuschelbär tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Coath. #T1#
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Von Kuschelbär tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Von Kuschelbär back against the cage.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Kuschelbär's elbow.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Von Kuschelbär's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath tries a body shot but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
A short right from Coath on the inside.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär misses with the head strike. #T2#
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath misses with the head strike.
Von Kuschelbär misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Von Kuschelbär.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath misses with some punches.
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a takedown attempt but Coath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a right hand. Coath shakes it off.#T3#
Von Kuschelbär walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Coath.
Coath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Coath tenderised Von Kuschelbär's leg. Von Kuschelbär is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Coath misses.
Von Kuschelbär flicks out a counter leg kick but Coath steps away.
Coath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Kuschelbär circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Coath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a left to the head.
Coath tries a body shot but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Coath misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Coath as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a shot to the side of Coath's head.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelbär - that landed with a thud.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Von Kuschelbär pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Kuschelbär. That did some damage!
Coath misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Coath.
Coath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Kuschelbär under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Kuschelbär.
Coath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Kuschelbär throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Coath wants to clinch.
Von Kuschelbär displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Coath walks into a stiff left hand from Von Kuschelbär.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Von Kuschelbär pushes him off.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Coath. Beautiful body shot.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelbär moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelbär was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the head.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a crisp jab.
Coath throws a push kick but Von Kuschelbär slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a body shot.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Coath clinches with his opponent.
Von Kuschelbär blocking some punches.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to break free.#T2##BC2#
Von Kuschelbär breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Coath.
Von Kuschelbär works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coath's head backwards.
Coath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Kuschelbär can do to turn this around?
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelbär.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Coath on the inside. #TD2#
Von Kuschelbär turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Von Kuschelbär manages to end up in side control.
Coath tries to buck Von Kuschelbär off but Von Kuschelbär is having none of it.
Coath sneaks back into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Kuschelbär throwing shots but Coath is blocking nicely. #T3#
Coath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Kuschelbär sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coath defending well though.
Von Kuschelbär prevents Coath from improving his position.
Coath is pressing down on Von Kuschelbär's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coath is keeping the position for now.
Von Kuschelbär landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär is in close to Coath's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coath bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Kuschelbär's guard. #REVR#
Von Kuschelbär trying to keep a closed guard but Coath is proving a slippery customer.
Von Kuschelbär preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to control the position but Coath postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Friedrich Von Kuschelbär will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Von Kuschelbär misses with a few strikes there.
Von Kuschelbär throws a chopping leg kick but Coath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot.
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath takes a swing at Von Kuschelbär's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelbär drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coath defends it well.
Coath scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Coath misses with a looping left.
Coath staying out of range there.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a front kick but Coath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelbär.
Coath scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Von Kuschelbär was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelbär dodges the punch combination from Coath.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Kuschelbär. Coath shrugs it off though.
Von Kuschelbär lands with an overhand left.
Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Von Kuschelbär takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Kuschelbär works the jab nicely.
Coath tries to clinch up.#CL#
Coath forces Von Kuschelbär back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Von Kuschelbär.
Coath prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär wants a takedown.
A short right from Von Kuschelbär on the inside.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Kuschelbär is working Coath over against the cage.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath tries to work over Von Kuschelbär's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Von Kuschelbär is trying to trip Coath. He has hold of a leg but Coath is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Von Kuschelbär persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelbär won't allow Coath to sweep him here.
Coath looking to control. #T3#
Coath lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Coath won't allow Von Kuschelbär to sweep him here.
Von Kuschelbär is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelbär is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coath works over Von Kuschelbär with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Kuschelbär looking to control.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelbär is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Von Kuschelbär wants to sweep here but Coath controlling him for the moment.
Coath postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Kuschelbär is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coath postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelbär really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Coath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coath cracks Von Kuschelbär with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coath's head.
Coath lands with a cross.
Coath drops his hands momentarily and Von Kuschelbär takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Coath darts in and clinches Von Kuschelbär up against the cage.#BC2#
Von Kuschelbär escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to counter with his kicks.
Coath misses with a leg kick.
Coath misses with an uppercut
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a jab.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Kuschelbär paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Coath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coath lands with a good body shot.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chris Coath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelbär takes a kick to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelbär connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coath tries to clinch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coath - that will leave a mark!
Coath thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelbär's body.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Von Kuschelbär's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Kuschelbär tries to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Von Kuschelbär looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Kuschelbär tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelbär manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelbär getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Kuschelbär works Coath's body with a nice hook.
Von Kuschelbär's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coath misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Von Kuschelbär tries to counter it with a takedown but Coath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Coath moved away.
Von Kuschelbär throws the left hand but Coath avoids the punch easily.
Coath wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coath throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär avoids it easily.
Coath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coath throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelbär ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coath is able to avoid easily.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab. #T3#
Coath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coath doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Coath instigates a clinch.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Von Kuschelbär fails to land.
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Kuschelbär creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär blocking some punches.
Von Kuschelbär fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body punch. #T4#
Von Kuschelbär working aggressively here.
Coath misses with some punches.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelbär pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to drag Coath to the mat but Coath just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelbär - that landed with a thud.
Von Kuschelbär prevents a body shot from Coath.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Kuschelbär controls his hands.
Coath lands a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär wants a takedown.
Coath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Coath cracks Von Kuschelbär with a good jab.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coath tries to clinch but Von Kuschelbär is having none of it.
Von Kuschelbär feints the counter takedown.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath connects with a looping right hand.
Coath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coath takes a swing at Von Kuschelbär's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelbär tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Von Kuschelbär looks for the body kick but Coath saw that one coming.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to slow Coath down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Kuschelbär pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coath back to the cage. Von Kuschelbär follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath gets underhooks to prevent Von Kuschelbär's takedown attempt.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Von Kuschelbär avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär wants a takedown but no success here.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär wants to break free but Coath has control.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body punch.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head. #T2#
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelbär works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coath lands a body punch.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Coath with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath working aggressively here.
Von Kuschelbär fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Von Kuschelbär's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Coath fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Kuschelbär, pushing him back against the cage.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath misses with the head strike.
A short right from Coath.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Kuschelbär's elbow.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a body shot from Coath.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a right to the head.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Kuschelbär wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coath has him pressed against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action. #T4#
Von Kuschelbär goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to break the clinch but Coath has him pressed against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Kuschelbär.
Coath lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Coath tries to work over Von Kuschelbär's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coath 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
In his post fight interview, Chris Coath started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 526 - Xtreme
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Escobarre lands a right hook to the body.
Escobarre cracks a nice hook into Coath's ribs.
Coath scores with a spinning back kick!
Coath scores with a jab. Escobarre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobarre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Coath.#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.#CL2#
Coath clinches up against the cage.
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobarre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Escobarre presses Coath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobarre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath lands a right hand.
Coath tries to work over Escobarre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
Escobarre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Coath works on Escobarre's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobarre misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Coath gets through Escobarre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath lands with a left to the head.
Escobarre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobarre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head.
Escobarre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobarre controls his hands.
Coath misses with some punches.
Escobarre struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Escobarre tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Escobarre has Coath pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coath manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Escobarre fails to land.
Coath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobarre or not.
Coath lands with a left to the head.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Escobarre tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath blocking some punches.
Escobarre prevents a body shot from Coath.
Escobarre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobarre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobarre is working for takedown but Coath is calmly controlling the position for now.
Escobarre tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Escobarre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coath gets full guard.#T3#
Coath wants to sweep but no luck.
Coath seems keen to control Escobarre's posture.#SUB2#
Escobarre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobarre landing some decent shots from guard.
Coath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Escobarre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coath.
Coath is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Nice strikes from Coath there.
Coath looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coath stalling away here and it's allowed Escobarre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Escobarre is trying to keep Coath in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coath's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coath postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobarre trying to keep a closed guard but Coath is proving a slippery customer.
Coath must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escobarre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coath's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobarre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Coath slips under a jab from Escobarre.
Coath throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.
Coath misses with a left hand
and Escobarre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobarre moves out of range as Coath throws a body kick.
Coath throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escobarre.#CL2#
Escobarre gets tackled into the cage by Coath. Coath maintains the clinch.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobarre.
Escobarre blocking some punches.
Escobarre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Coath.
Escobarre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coath is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobarre lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chris Coath seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Coath gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobarre.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Coath.
A head punch on the inside from Escobarre fails to land.
Coath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobarre or not.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Coath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobarre or not.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Coath.
Escobarre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobarre lands a nice uppercut.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards.
A short right from Coath.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobarre pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobarre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Coath.
Coath lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
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!
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobarre can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Coath.
Escobarre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
Escobarre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards. #ROC2#
Escobarre is rocked!
Escobarre has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Oh Escobarre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Coath.
Coath unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Escobarre! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Coath is unloading with more strikes now! Escobarre drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Coath!
Chris Coath tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Syn 522 - Melee
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Jim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jim checks a low kick from Coath.
Jim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Jim blocks a jab.
Coath digs a good hook to Jim's body.
Jim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jim.
Jim walks into a straight right hand from Coath.
Coath throws a chopping leg kick but Jim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Coath.
Coath throws a series of punches but Jim avoids them all with ease.
Jim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coath lands a glancing blow to the side of Jim's head.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Coath was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Coath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coath pushes Jim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Coath lands a body punch.
Jim prevents a body shot from Coath.
Jim can't break the clinch.
Jim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jim can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action. #BC2#
Jim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath slips a jab from Jim.
Coath misses with a head kick.
Jim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coath connects with a solid leg kick.
Coath misses with a right hand
and Jim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coath connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jim. Jim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coath throws a leg kick
and Coath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coath throws a chopping leg kick but Jim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Jim throws a lazy uppercut
and Coath counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Coath.#CL#
Jim gets tackled into the cage by Coath. Coath maintains the clinch.
Jim pushes Coath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath is working Jim over against the cage.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath works on Jim's body with a couple of short punches.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Coath.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Jim misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Jim tries to circle away but Coath has him pinned against the cage.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Jim avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage. #T3#
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
Jim tries to circle away but Coath has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Jim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jim lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Jim controls the action.
Coath stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Jim on the inside.
Coath blocking some punches.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Jim backwards. #BC2#
Jim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jim throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Coath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jim moves out of range of the leg kick from Coath.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coath's corner calls for a 1-2. Coath obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coath connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Jim is rocked!
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jim throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Jim slips a jab from Coath.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Jim lands a body shot.
Jim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coath cracks Jim with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Jim's front leg but catches the back leg as Jim tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Coath misses
and Jim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jim checks a leg kick nicely.
Jim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jim slips under a jab from Coath.
Jim tries to bum rush Coath with a series of wild strikes but Coath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jim throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
Jim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coath.
Coath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jim has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath scores with the left hand. Jim knows he should have avoided that one.
Jim is still on wobbly legs! Can Coath finish him?
Coath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jim can do to turn this around?
Coath cracks Jim with an open hand slap.
Chris Coath is winning the standup battle so far.
Coath tries to clinch up.
Coath slips under a jab from Jim.#T1#
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jim seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coath.
Jim cracks a nice hook into Coath's ribs.#CL#
Coath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Jim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jim is trying to maintain a safe position but Coath gets an underhook and turns Jim into the cage.
Jim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jim tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Jim controls his hands.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath digs a right hand into Jim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jim's gas tank.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath is leaning against Jim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Jim fails to land.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jim takes a shot to the head.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jims head.
A nice left hand lands by Jim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Jim.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Jim.
Coath lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jim fails to land.
Coath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jim misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands with a left to the head.
Jim lands a nice uppercut.
Coath lands a body punch.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jim lands a hook that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Jim trying to stall but Coath improves his position. #T3#
Jim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coath misses with some punches.
Jim misses with some punches.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Coath scores with a hook to the body.
Jim lands an uppercut.
Coath lands a right hand.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jim is trying to break free.
Coath lands with a light punch inside.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
Jim blocking some punches.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath blocking some punches.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with some punches. #T4#
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath misses with the head strike. #KD#
Coath drops Jim onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jim is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Coath lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jim to his knees! Coath keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Coath!
Chris Coath spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: T185 Makarenko vs Rubin III
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Hanolla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coath's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coath.
Coath looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Coath finds it's way through Hanolla's defenses.
Coath tries to clinch up.
Coath checks a leg kick.
Hanolla throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hanolla!
Coath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanolla's hands.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coath takes a swing at Hanolla's ribcage but misses.
Coath misses with a wild body shot.
Hanolla throws the left hand but Coath avoids the punch easily.
Coath misses with an uppercut. Hanolla saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coath.
Coath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Hanolla.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Hanolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanolla lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Coath misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hanolla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanolla tests Coath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coath blocks the body kick.
Coath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coath swings for the body but Hanolla moves out of range.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Hanolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanolla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coath checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanolla lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coath will feel that in the morning.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanolla.
Hanolla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coath.
Coath tries to move into range but Hanolla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coath on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanolla. Hanolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Coath scores with a leg kick.
Coath lands a leg kick that knocks Hanolla off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanolla throws a leg kick but Coath checks it. #T2#
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Hanolla.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Coath lands a jab to Hanolla's midsection.
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanolla is trying to counter with his kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanolla.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Hanolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanolla swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Hanolla checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Hanolla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hanolla!
Coath misses with the combination.
Coath throws a hook to the side of Hanolla's head but Hanolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanolla blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
Hanolla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanolla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coath misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Hanolla cracks the inside of Coath's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanolla.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Coath darts in trying to clinch
and Hanolla counters with a right hand to the body.
Coath jabs at Hanolla's body.
Hanolla lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanolla misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coath counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanolla lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coath with a nice cross.
Hanolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Coath misses the body punch
and Hanolla counters with a good low kick that Coath was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanolla.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Hanolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanolla raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Hanolla moves out of range of the body kick from Coath.
Hanolla is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Coath, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coath is looking to slow Hanolla down with leg kicks.
Hanolla lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coath lands a jab to Hanolla's midsection.
A cross from Hanolla lands.
Hanolla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanolla can pounce on him.
Coath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanolla lands with a nice body kick.
Hanolla throws a sloppy head kick and Coath moves out of range easily.
Hanolla keeps the fight on the outside.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Hanolla pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A low kick from Coath misses
and Hanolla counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanolla tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Coath misses.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Coath throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chris Coath is winning the standup battle so far.
Coath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hanolla tries to keep at a distance but Coath has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coath lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hanolla fails to land. #BC2#
Hanolla breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a hook.
Hanolla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanolla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Hanolla moves away and avoids it.
Coath is looking to clinch but Hanolla is avoiding it.
Hanolla throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Coath looks to land a right hand but Hanolla moved out of range.
Coath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Coath rushes Hanolla and presses him up against the cage.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanolla fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanolla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanolla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanolla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanolla.
Coath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanolla or not.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Hanolla wants to get back to striking at distance but Coath won't allow it.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanolla controls his hands.
Coath lands an uppercut.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Hanolla.
Hanolla struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Coath presses Hanolla against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanolla lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coath or not.
A shot in the inside from Hanolla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Coath on the inside.
Hanolla blocks a body shot from Coath.
A right handed body shot lands from Coath.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanolla has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanolla blocking some punches.
Hanolla tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Hanolla back against the cage.
Hanolla working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Coath.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Hanolla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanolla tries to break free but Coath pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Hanolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanolla swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Hanolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
It looked like Coath was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hanolla throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanolla is looking to score with low kicks.
Coath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanolla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanolla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coath is out of range and Hanolla settles back down.
Hanolla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanolla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coath.
Hanolla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanolla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanolla slips a jab from Coath.#CL#
Coath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Hanolla's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath. #BC2#
Hanolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Coath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coath pushes Hanolla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hanolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coath throws the left hand but Hanolla avoids the punch easily.
Hanolla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Hanolla 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.
Coath misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Coath looks to throw the jab but Hanolla is out of range.
Hanolla drops his hands momentarily and Coath takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanolla feints and then cracks Coath's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coath down.
Hanolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coath.
Coath feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Coath throws a jab when Hanolla was well out of range.
Coath moves out of range as Hanolla strikes.
Coath is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanolla.
Coath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanolla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanolla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanolla's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hanolla duly obliges.
Hanolla cracks Coath with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coath takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Hanolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coath lands with a nice body kick.
Hanolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coath was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanolla plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coath blocks a head kick by Hanolla. #T1#
Hanolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanolla throws a body kick that misses
and Coath counters with a nice body shot.
Hanolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Coath misses.
Hanolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
Hanolla takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanolla feints a counter leg kick.
Hanolla thows a body kick. Coath tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hanolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Coath misses with a kick to the body.
Hanolla replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Coath blocks it well.
Hanolla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick from Hanolla lands but Coath takes it in his stride.
Hanolla just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanolla. #CL#
Coath rushes Hanolla and presses him up against the cage.
Coath pushes Hanolla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanolla misses with the head strike.
Hanolla lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanolla blocking some punches.
Coath presses Hanolla against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Coath.
Hanolla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath. #TD#
Coath pulls Hanolla into guard.
Coath looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Coath is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanolla is aware though and is defending well.
Hanolla sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Hanolla passes into half guard.
Hanolla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coath does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Hanolla is trying for a kimura here. Coath looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hanolla wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jutta Hanolla!
Jutta Hanolla is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jutta Hanolla thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: T180
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Coath tries to clinch there but Kokane circles away.
Coath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kokane throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Coath blocks a leg kick.
Kokane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jerry Kokane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath cracks the inside of Kokane's front leg.
Kokane throws a solid leg kick but Coath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kokane.
Kokane jabs Coath right on the nose. Coath blinks but takes it well.
Kokane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coath momentarily.
Kokane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kokane moves out of range as Coath throws a body kick.
Kokane throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Coath looks to land a right hand but Kokane moved out of range.#T1#
Coath moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Kokane scores with a nice strike.
Kokane lunges at Coath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coath's hand.
Kokane loads up on a big right hand but Coath slips the punch.
Coath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokane moves away.
Kokane misses with a left hand
and Coath counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath misses with a kick to the body.
Kokane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Coath. Those never looked like landing.
Kokane checks a low kick from Coath.
Kokane throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Coath throws a right hand that misses
and Kokane counters with a nice leg kick.
Coath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath misses with a double jab
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kokane throws an off balance right hand
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokane throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Kokane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokane misses with a left hand
and Coath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Kokane throws a right hand that Coath ducks under and follows up with a left that Coath also avoids with ease.
Kokane looks to land a body kick but Coath moved away.#CL#
Coath takes the fight into the clinch.
Kokane lands a left hand.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokane.
Kokane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coath keeps control of Kokane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Kokane pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Kokane manages to break the clinch.
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokane! But no joy.
Coath wants to clinch up but Kokane keeps it at a distance.
Kokane pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Good work by Kokane as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokane! But no joy.
Coath moves out of range as Kokane throws a body kick.
Kokane misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
Kokane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kokane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kokane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coath moves out of range of the leg kick from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a double jab #CL#
and Coath counters by moving into the clinch.
Coath blocks a body shot from Kokane.
Coath working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Kokane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
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.
#R2#
Kokane looks to land a body kick but Coath moved away.
Jab by Kokane.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coath.
Some bone on bone action there as Coath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kokane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
Jerry Kokane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokane to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kokane misses.
Kokane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kokane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kokane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Coath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokane misses with the combination.
Coath punishes Kokane's body with a nice straight punch.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kokane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath misses with a low kick as Kokane jumps back.
Kokane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Coath scores with a sloppy right hand. Kokane should have avoided that one. #T2#
Coath tries to clinch up but Kokane circles away and keeps his distance.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick from Kokane.
Coath looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Kokane tries to land a front kick but Coath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kokane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kokane swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Kokane throws a leg kick but Coath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Coath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane blocks an uppercut.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Kokane blocks a body shot from Coath.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kokane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kokane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Kokane slips under a jab.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kokane throws a poor cross that misses
and Coath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokane tries to land a leg kick but Coath saw it coming and moves away.
Coath wants to clinch up but Kokane keeps it at a distance.
Kokane misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Kokane. Beautiful body shot.
Kokane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokane misses with a left hand
and Coath counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokane blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coath.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kokane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coath will feel that in the morning.
Coath takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kokane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kokane throws a body kick that misses
and Coath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath throws a leg kick but Kokane checks it.
Kokane throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coath checks a leg kick.
Kokane misses with a body shot.
Kokane thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Kokane tries to get set, Coath tries to push him back and clinch up but Kokane manages to avoid the attempt.
Kokane wants to land a leg kick but Coath is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coath appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coath misses with a double jab
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokane throws a right and a left that Coath avoids nicely. #T1##CL#
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Coath.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Kokane controls his hands. #BC2#
Kokane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Coath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Coath tenderised Kokane's leg. Kokane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coath misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kokane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coath looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Kokane throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kokane keeps Coath at a distance using the push kick.
Coath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kokane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Coath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kokane misses with a straight left.
Kokane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coath.#CL#
Coath moves into range and clinches up with Kokane.#T3#
Kokane can't break the clinch.
Kokane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokane throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Kokane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath misses with some punches.
A short right from Kokane on the inside.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Kokane on the inside.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kokane manages to break the clinch.
Coath throws an off balance right hand
and Kokane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokane cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Coath is rocked!
Kokane scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Coath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coath throws a leg kick but Kokane moved away.
Coath seems to have got his legs back now.
Kokane slips a straight right by Coath.
Kokane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
A slow jab from Kokane misses its intended target.
It looked like Coath was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kokane.
Some wild striking there from Coath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Kokane really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Kokane moves out of range of the leg kick from Coath.
A little jabbing left from Kokane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coath.#CL#
Coath clinches.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kokane manages to break the clinch.
Coath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coath checks a low kick from Kokane.
Kokane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane thuds a left hand into Coath's body.
Kokane tries to land a body kick
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Kokane misses with a straight left. #T1#
Coath is looking to chop away at Kokane's legs.
Kokane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coath misses with a leg kick.
Kokane throws a push kick but Coath slaps the foot to one side.
Kokane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Coath counters with a quick kick to the body but Kokane blocks it.
Coath throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coath is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Coath moves into range and clinches up with Kokane.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Kokane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokane misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2##BC2#
Kokane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coath catches Kokane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Coath is looking to clinch.
Coath steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kokane. That one must have hurt.
Kokane walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane misses with a two punch combination.
Kokane lands a nice looking body kick.
Coath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kokane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kokane lands with a nice body punch.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath throws a leg kick but Kokane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kokane scores with a nice right hand.
Coath has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kokane.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokane walks into a straight right hand from Coath.
Coath throws a body punch but Kokane moves out of range.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kokane.#T4#
Coath missing with a left hand there. Kokane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coath.
Kokane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kokane misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coath tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kokane. That's going to slow Coath down.
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Coath throws a leg kick
letting Kokane counter with a right hand.
Kokane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kokane throws the left hand but Coath avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Coath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coath tries to clinch up but Kokane circles away and keeps his distance.
Kokane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.#CL#
Coath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Coath. #TD#
Coath ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coath no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Coath wants to sweep but no luck.
Coath manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kokane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Coath trying to control but Kokane is working from the bottom.
Kokane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kokane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Kokane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kokane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kokane managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kokane blocks a low kick nicely.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Kokane slams his shin into Coath's torso.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Coath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokane is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Kokane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coath's head backwards.#T4#
Kokane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coath is looking to counter punch.
Coath will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Coath lands a left hand.
Kokane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kokane fails to land.
Kokane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Coath.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
Kokane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Kokane's head.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kokane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike.
Jerry Kokane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kokane is trying to push Coath away but Coath has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kokane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jerry Kokane!
Jerry Kokane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: T178: Coath v Legstrong
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Legstrong misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Legstrong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Legstrong pushes him off.
Legstrong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Legstrong throws a hook but Coath avoids it easily.
Legstrong tries to land a front kick but Coath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Legstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Legstrong.
Legstrong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coath is able to avoid easily.
Coath swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coath feints and then cracks Legstrong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legstrong down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath lands a really nice looking cross but Legstrong seems unphased.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legstrong.
Coath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legstrong at a distance.
Legstrong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Legstrong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coaths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legstrong throws a chopping leg kick but Coath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Legstrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Legstrong looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Coath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath misses with a hook
and Legstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath defending well as Legstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Coath feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legstrong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coath finds it's way round the side to connect with Legstrong's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Legstrong blocks the leg kick.
Legstrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Legstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
Legstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Legstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legstrong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Coath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legstrong.
Legstrong misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legstrong. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Coath tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legstrong! But no joy.
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!
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Legstrong is predictable there
and Coath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legstrong throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coath wants to clinch.
Legstrong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Legstrong takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Lance Legstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coath. That's going to slow Legstrong down.
Coath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coath throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Legstrong's head.#CUT#
It looks like Lance Legstrong has been cut.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Legstrong throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Coath throws out a loose jab but Legstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath is looking to slow Legstrong down with leg kicks.
Legstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coath misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Legstrong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coath tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legstrong is in Coath's guard.
Coath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legstrong won't allow Coath to sweep him here. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Coath looking for a sweep. Not yet Coath, not yet.
Coath has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Coath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Legstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Legstrong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Coath moves forwards but Legstrong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Legstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legstrong fails to land the takedown.
Legstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legstrong misses with a lunging right hand
and Coath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Coath throwing a counter right hand but Legstrong manages to avoid it.
Legstrong throws a hook but Coath blocks it.
Legstrong cracks Coath with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Legstrong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath motions for Legstrong to come forward. Coath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legstrong looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Lance Legstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath tries to score with a low kick but Legstrong moves his leg out of the way.
Coath moves away from the strike by Legstrong.
A little feinted left hand from Coath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Coath tried to score with a low kick but Legstrong checks it.
Legstrong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Legstrong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Legstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
Coath fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coath misses with a hook.
Legstrong throws a lazy right hand but Coath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Legstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legstrong throws a lazy uppercut
and Coath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Legstrong is rocked!
Legstrong gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Coath points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Legstrong wakes up just in time to hear Coath thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Coath!
Chris Coath retains his middleweight title!
Chris Coath spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: T176
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Green misses with an uppercut
and Coath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Coath misses with an uppercut.
Coath looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Coath throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Coath.
Green misses with a body shot.
Coath misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coath checks a leg kick.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green misses with a body shot.
Coath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coath. That's going to slow Green down.
A big left from Coath misses. #T1#
A low kick from Coath is predictable there
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coath misses with an uppercut.
Coath swinging wildly here.
A jab from Green misses.
Good exchange - Green coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Coath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Green misses.
A right-left combo lands from Coath.
Coath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coath thumps Green with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Green.#T2#
Coath scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Coath misses with a two punch combination.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green throws a leg kick but Coath moved away.
Green misses with a looping left.
As Green tries to get set, Coath tries to push him back and clinch up but Green manages to avoid the attempt.
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Coath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Coath blocks the low kick.#CL#
Coath rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Green blocks a body shot from Coath.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Green lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath blocks a body shot from Green. #T3#
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
A short right from Green.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green misses with a body punch.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Green prevents a body shot from Coath.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath working aggressively here.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath blocking some punches.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Coath misses with the head strike. #T4#
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Green blocking some punches. #BC2#
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Green.
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!
Coath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Green missing with a left hand there. Coath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green throws a leg kick but Coath sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Green backs away, Coath returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coath misses the jab.
Coath slips a jab from Green.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Green attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Coath slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Green takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Green will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Coath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coath.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Coath counters by moving into the clinch.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green blocking some punches.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Coath lands with a light punch inside.
Green works on Coath's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Green stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath. #T1#
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Green takes a shot to the head.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Green tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath blocks a body shot from Green.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Coath keeps him there for the moment.
Coath works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Green lands a body punch.
Green tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green presses Coath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paul Green seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Coath lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
A short right from Coath.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coath or not.
Green lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Green digs a right hand underneath Coath's ribcage. Coath let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coath.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Green misses with a looping left.#T3#
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Coath defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coath is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Coath scores with a shot to the body.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Green. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Green.
Coath tried to score with a low kick but Green checks it.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coath throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coath.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body kick there by Coath.
Green swings for the body but Coath moves out of range. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Coath misses.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coath defends it well.
Coath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Green is out of range and Coath settles back down.
A head kick misses from Coath.
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!
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Coath slips a jab from Green.
Coath is looking to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath fires out a quick counter leg kick but Green just manages to avoid it.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coath throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Coath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Coath takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coath lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coath connects with a body shot that sends Green's belly button to the back.
Coath looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Coath lands a jab to the nose.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green throws a sloppy body shot
and Coath counters with an outside leg kick.
Coath drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green misses with a looping left.
Coath takes one to the chin there.
Green scores with the left hand. Coath knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath connects with a jab.
A cross from Green lands.#T1#
Green throws out a loose jab but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green throws a hook but Coath avoids it easily.
Coath cracks the inside of Green's front leg.
Coath lands a front kick.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coath tries to counter by clinching up but Green breaks away and moves out of range.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Green wants to slow Coath down by chopping away at his legs.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Coath lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Green misses.
Chris Coath is winning the standup battle so far.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Coath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Green throws out a loose jab but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green misses the jab.#T2#
Coath throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green misses with a wild combination.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Green throws a hook but Coath avoids it easily.
Coath punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Coath slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Green misses.
Green connects with a single shot there.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coath tries to clinch up.#T3#
Coath scores with a leg kick.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coath's hands.
Green throws the left hand but Coath avoids the punch easily.
Coath blocks a leg kick.
Coath throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
Coath throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
Green misses with a leg kick
and Coath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Coath darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Green. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Green.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coath.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Coath.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Coath scores with a nice hook to the head.
Green makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Green.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath cracks Green with a nice body shot.
Coath is working Green over against the cage.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Chris Coath did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Green swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Green clobbers Coath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
A left lands for Green.
Coath lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coath scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coath checks a leg kick nicely.
Coath lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green wants to land a leg kick but Coath is out of range.
A lazy left from Coath finds it's target.#T1#
Coath lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.
Coath lets loose with a powerful body kick. Green will feel that in the morning.
Coath stuffs the takedown.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coath.
Green is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Coath misses with a two punch combination.
Green takes one to the chin there.
Coath looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
Coath scores with a decent looking hook.
Green takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Green throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Jab by Coath.
Green throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coath is looking to slow Green down with leg kicks.
That kick from Coath tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Coath throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Coath instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Coath blocks a body shot from Green.
Coath misses with some punches.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath prevents a body shot from Green.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coath lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green working aggressively here.
Coath lands a left hand.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Green tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Coath gets through Green's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coath connects with a solid leg kick.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Coath lands with a shot to the body.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Green 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Coath throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Green misses. #CL#
Coath forces Green back against the cage and clinches.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
Green tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
Coath blocks a body shot from Green.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath had his way with Paul Green in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Green throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Coath misses with a double jab.
Coath scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Coath throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Coath tries to clinch up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
Green lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coath.
Coath lands a right hand.
Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Green blocks a body shot from Coath.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green. #T1#
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green prevents a body shot from Coath.
Green blocking some punches.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green working aggressively here.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Coath blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coath lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Green.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Green.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
Coath misses with some punches. #T3#
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
Green lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Coath.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath blocking some punches.
Green lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green misses with a body punch.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coath bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it. #T4#
Coath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coath throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green moves out of range of the leg kick from Coath.
Coath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Coath cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Coath's head.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath cracks the inside of Green's front leg.
Coath tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coath momentarily.

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 Chris Coath.
I think Coath 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Coath!
Chris Coath retains his middleweight title!
Chris Coath was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Paul Green had this to say: 'This blows!!!!!'.

Event: T172
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coath misses with a double jab
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
De Medici definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by De Medici.
De Medici throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from De Medici. Those never looked like landing.
Coath is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coath looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
De Medici works the jab nicely.
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Medici.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Medici jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coath checks a low kick from De Medici.
De Medici slips under a jab from Coath.
De Medici digs a good hook to Coath's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coath misses with an uppercut
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coath sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Coath is looking to chop away at De Medici's legs.
De Medici throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
De Medici tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from De Medici.
De Medici looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
De Medici takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Medici on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coath scores with a punch to the head.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath connects with a looping right hand.
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coath lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Medici takes a step back to recover.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
Coath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Medici's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath slips under a jab.
Coath stuns De Medici with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Coath is looking to land body kicks.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Medici throws out the jab.
A head kick by Coath misses
and De Medici counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coath thinking.
De Medici lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Medici connects with a crisp jab.
De Medici blocks a jab.
Coath misses with a double jab
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Medici momentarily.
De Medici scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coath has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Medici will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Medici takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Coath throws a hook to the side of De Medici's head but De Medici sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Medici throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coath counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Medici walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.
Coath avoids the body shot from De Medici.
Coath doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Medici throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Medici throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
De Medici appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Coath fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Medici, pushing him back against the cage.
Coath lands with a left to the head.
Coath lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Coath.
De Medici tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Medici blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Medici's elbow.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath working aggressively here.
De Medici works on Coath's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Medici's elbow. #T4#
De Medici blocks a body shot from Coath.
De Medici wants to break free but Coath has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
De Medici tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of De Medici's head.
A right handed body shot lands from De Medici.
De Medici working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Medici scores with a hook to the body.
De Medici doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Medici tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Coath jumps guard and drags De Medici to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Medici is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coath wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and De Medici is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Coath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crunch! De Medici slams his shin into Coath's torso.
Coath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coath.
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from De Medici misses.
Coath misses with a lunging right hand
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Coath.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici defending well as Coath loads up on a big left hand.
Coath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Medici misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely.
Coath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coath is looking to chop away at De Medici's legs. #T1#
De Medici looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coath attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Coath lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Medici doesn't seem phased though.
Coath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Medici swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Coath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
De Medici half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coath throws a series of punches but De Medici moves out of range.
Chris Coath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Medici moves out of range as Coath strikes.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but De Medici slips the punch.
Coath cracks De Medici with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Medici takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coath tries to work over De Medici's front leg with a kick but De Medici checks it.
De Medici checks the leg kick.#T2#
De Medici clobbers Coath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Medici cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
De Medici keeps Coath at a distance using the push kick.
Coath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Medici manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Coath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath blocks an uppercut. #BC#
De Medici breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Medici throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Medici throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coath.
Coath thows a leg kick but De Medici checks it
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Medici.
De Medici throws a head kick but Coath moves out of range.
Coath moves away from the strike by De Medici.
Coath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A good leg kick by Coath.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath misses with a head kick.
Coath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Medici misses with a hook.
De Medici rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coath moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and De Medici counters with an outside leg kick.
Coath moves out of range as De Medici strikes.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Coath pushes De Medici up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Coath gets control of De Medici's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coath will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
De Medici avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Medici controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
De Medici won't allow Coath to sweep him here.
De Medici is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coath looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Medici is one step ahead there.
Coath looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Medici puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Medici frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Coath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Coath.
A good leg kick by De Medici.
De Medici checks a leg kick.
De Medici was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
De Medici checks a low kick from Coath.
Coath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Medici moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Coath scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Medici in his tracks.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a nice body shot.
Coath moves away from the strike by De Medici.
Good exchange - De Medici coming out on top.
De Medici takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Coath misses with an uppercut. #T1#
De Medici throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Medici cracks Coath with an open hand slap.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
Coath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
De Medici throws a lazy uppercut
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Coath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coath catches De Medici with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Medici throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
Coath with a nice cross.
De Medici's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coath under the eye.
Coath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for De Medici. That snapped Coath's head back. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici misses with a body shot.
Coath slips under a jab.
De Medici cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Coath as he checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from De Medici.
De Medici avoids a kick to the body.
De Medici throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Medici throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coath scores with a hook to the body. De Medici takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Medici bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coath's head backwards.
De Medici shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Medici throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coath.
Coath takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Medici is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Medici checks a leg kick. #T3#
Coath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath throws the kick towards the body but De Medici avoids it.
De Medici is looking to counter punch.
De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Medici tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from De Medici.
De Medici looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath drops his hands momentarily and De Medici takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses De Medici's front leg but catches the back leg as De Medici tries to avoid it.
Coath lands an overhand right.
De Medici throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Medici moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Coath has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coath staying out of range there.
De Medici lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
De Medici tried to counter with a leg kick but Coath avoided it.
De Medici misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Coath stuns De Medici with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Medici misses with a head kick.
A big left from Coath misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Coath.
De Medici is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Medici misses the jab.
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Medici.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Medici. That's going to slow Coath down.
Coath throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath lands with a hook. De Medici tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coath moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
De Medici takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Illumi De Medici did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
De Medici checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coath staying out of range there.
De Medici throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Medici takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Medici throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coath on the side of the head.
Coath tries to land a body kick
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Coath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Coath.
Coath jabs De Medici to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Coath flicks out a counter leg kick but De Medici steps away.#T1#
De Medici misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Coath throws a low kick but De Medici moves out of range easily.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Medici throws a head kick but Coath moves out of range.
Coath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici just misses with a punch to the body.
Coath looks to throw a body kick
and De Medici counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Medici swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Medici fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Medici swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath throws out a counter right but De Medici avoids it with no problem.
De Medici throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coath counters with a good low kick that De Medici was not able to check. #T2#
Coath swings for the body but De Medici moves out of range.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Medici checks a low kick from Coath.
De Medici feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coath's calf.
Coath scores with a one two! De Medici had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Medici throws a leg kick that misses.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
Coath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coath.
De Medici works Coath's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Coath.
Coath tries to land a front kick but De Medici steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Coath misses with a wild body shot.
Coath swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Medici counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but De Medici sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by De Medici.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. De Medici does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath misses with a hook.
Coath moves out of range of the strikes.
De Medici tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coath tried to score with a low kick but De Medici checks it.
Coath misses with a looping left.#T4#
De Medici scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coath in his tracks.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Coath throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coath misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target.
Coath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
De Medici throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Medici loads up on a big right hand but Coath slips the punch.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Medici misses with a body shot.
Coath throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Medici.
Coath checks a leg kick nicely.
Coath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Coath misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from De Medici misses the target.
Coath throws a wild body kick that De Medici sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. De Medici does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Medici on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from De Medici.
Coath throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Medici cracks Coath with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Medici has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Medici scores with a hook to the body. Coath takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coath connects with a nice looking jab.
De Medici throws a hook but Coath avoids it easily.
Coath was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Coath slips under a jab from De Medici.
Coath wants to counter with a clinch but De Medici pushes him away.
De Medici tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
Coath misses the jab.
Coath lands a glancing blow to the side of De Medici's head.
De Medici swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces Coath off the cage and back into range.
De Medici throws a leg kick but Coath checks it.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but De Medici sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath tries to land a front kick but De Medici steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from De Medici misses its target.
Coath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Coath misses.
De Medici throws a push kick but Coath slaps the foot to one side.
Coath wants to counter the offense by De Medici and move into the clinch position.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coath scores with a head kick.
De Medici takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Coath looks to land a left hand but De Medici moved out of range nicely.
A big left from De Medici misses.
Coath is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Medici needs to keep his hands up - Coath had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coath.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Medici. Coath shrugs it off though.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coath.
Coath throws a right and a left that De Medici avoids nicely.
De Medici catches Coath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Coath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Coath.
Coath takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
Coath connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Coath.
De Medici throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
Coath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Medici fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath lands with a nice body punch.
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coath lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
De Medici avoids the head kick by Coath.
Coath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Medici thumps Coath with a low kick.
Coath misses with a leg kick.
De Medici takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Coath throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Medici paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Coath misses.
Coath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Medici's head.
De Medici throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coath misses with a body punch
and De Medici counters with a left and a right that stings Coath.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Coath.
I think Coath 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
Chris Coath is the new middleweight champion!
Chris Coath decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Illumi De Medici had this to say: 'Ah fucking hell man.'.

Event: T168
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Newton tries to land a leg kick but Coath saw it coming and moves away.
Coath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Coath checks a leg kick.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Coath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coath appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coath on the side of the head.
Coath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Newton misses the body punch
and Coath counters with a slapping leg kick.
Newton misses with a looping right.
Coath connects with a good right hand that stumbles Newton. Newton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Newton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coath will feel that in the morning.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton misses with a looping right.
Coath moves out of range of the leg kick from Newton.#T1#
Newton lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Newton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newton.
Newton misses with a low kick.
Coath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Newton there.
Newton moves out of range of the leg kick from Coath.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coath takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton throws a leg kick which misses Coath's front leg but catches the back leg as Coath tries to avoid it.
Newton tries to work over Coath's front leg with a kick but Coath checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Coath misses its target.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath jabs Newton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coath throws out a leg kick but Newton moves out of range and Coath only half commits.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Coath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath clobbers Newton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Coath misses its target.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Coath avoids the body shot from Newton.
Coath misses the body punch
and Newton counters with a nice body kick.
Coath is looking to wear down Newton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coath misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Coath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton misses with a low kick.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Newton pushes him off.
Coath lands a glancing blow to the side of Newton's head.
Newton misses with a shot to the body
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coath checks a leg kick.
Coath avoids a kick to the body.
Coath bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newton's head backwards.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Newton misses with a low kick as Coath jumps back.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Coath lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Newton backs up against the cage.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton misses with a hook
and Coath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coath cracks Newton with a good jab.
Newton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Coath.
Coath is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Newton is looking to land body kicks.
Newton slips under a jab from Coath.
Newton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coath throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coath checks a low kick from Newton.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Coath throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newton! But no joy.#T4#
Newton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coath.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coath.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath wants to land a leg kick but Newton is out of range.
Newton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Coath throws a right hand that misses
and Newton counters with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newton - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coath defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath 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.
Coath swings away with a body shot that misses
and Newton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton misses with a low kick as Coath jumps back.
Coath wants to slow Newton down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron Newton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Coath misses.
Coath tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coath.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
Newton throws a leg kick but Coath checks it.
Coath tries to clinch up.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Coath tenderised Newton's leg. Newton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Newton throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath walks into a straight right hand from Newton.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
Coath swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newton.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newton. #T1#
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Coath misses with a head kick.
Aaron Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Newton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coath throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Newton walks into a straight right hand from Coath.
Newton misses with a looping left.
Coath tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newton manages to circle out of the way.
Coath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick
and Newton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Newton defending well as Coath loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Coath.
Coath avoids the head kick by Newton.
Coath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newton is out of range.
Coath misses with a straight left. #T2#
Coath tries to clinch up.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Coath.
Coath is looking to counter punch.
Coath lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton connects with a right hand. Coath shakes it off.
Newton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Coath's belly button to the back.
Newton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newton throws a body kick that misses.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Coath 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newton throws a leg kick that misses.
Newton cracks Coath with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coath looks to land a combination but Newton avoids it well.
Coath throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Coath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newton.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coath throws a nice looking combination but Newton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Coath.
A punch lands to the side of Coath 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newton swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
A little jabbing left from Newton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newton.
Coath 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.
Newton clobbers Coath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Newton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coath is able to avoid easily.
Newton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coath walks into a straight right hand from Newton.#T4#
Coath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coath swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Coath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Coath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Newton walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.
Coath thuds his right hand into Newton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coath misses the jab.
Newton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Coath takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newton avoids a kick to the body.
Coath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Newton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newton misses with a straight right.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Coath misses with a straight right.
Newton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coath throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Newton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Newton throws out a leg kick but Coath moves out of range and Newton only half commits.
Newton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Coath wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Newton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a looping right.
Coath misses with a left hand
and Newton counters with a nice leg kick.
Coath scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coath checks a leg kick.
Coath tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newton manages to circle out of the way.
Coath on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newton. Newton obviously looking to wear him down.
Coath slips a jab from Newton.#T1#
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Coath slips the punch.
Coath throws a wild body kick that Newton sees coming a mile off.
Newton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newton walks into a left hand.
Coath throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Coath blocks the low kick.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Coath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newton throws out the jab.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Coath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newton has time to react.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Coath on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newton takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newton.
Coath dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!
Coath misses with an uppercut
and Newton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Coath cracks the inside of Newton's front leg.
Newton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coath misses with a wild body shot.
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Coath slips under a jab.
Newton punishes Coath's body with a nice straight punch.
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coath listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Newton walks into a left hand. #T3#
Coath on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton misses with a low kick.
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newton misses with a straight right.
A jab from Newton misses.
Newton misses with a lunging right hand
and Coath counters with a left to the body.
Newton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newton moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Newton throws a low kick but Coath avoids it.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newton slips a jab from Coath.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newton.
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!
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coath cracks a nice hook into Newton's ribs.
Newton throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Coath throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Coath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newton is out of range and Coath settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newton. That's going to slow Coath down.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Coath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Coath.
Newton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

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 Chris Coath.
Well Coath has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Coath!
After the fight, Chris Coath was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: T163
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
Coath lands with a right hand.
Belliveau tries to move into range but Coath moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coath has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Belliveau is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coath keeps the fight on the outside.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath feints a counter leg kick.
Coath swinging wildly here.
Belliveau lands with an overhand left.
Belliveau throws a chopping leg kick but Coath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belliveau lands a really nice looking cross but Coath seems unphased.
Coath lands with an overhand left.
Coath lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath throws an off balance right hand
and Belliveau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belliveau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belliveau scores with a nice head shot.
Coath throws a head kick but Belliveau moves out of range.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Belliveau blocks the leg kick.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau. #T1#
Coath lands a really nice looking cross but Belliveau seems unphased.
Coath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belliveau at a distance.
Coath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belliveau's hands.
Belliveau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coath's head.
Belliveau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belliveau connects with a looping right hand.
Belliveau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Coath backs away, Belliveau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belliveau cracks Coath with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Belliveau misses the target.
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!
Coath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belliveau thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belliveau throws the kick towards the body but Coath avoids it.
Belliveau swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Belliveau just misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau scores with the left hand. Coath knows he should have avoided that one.
Coath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belliveau tries to counter by clinching up but Coath breaks away and moves out of range.
Coath shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belliveau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Coath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belliveau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coath.
Belliveau moves out of range as Coath throws a body kick.
Coath swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
Coath misses with a left hand
and Belliveau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coath's knee momentarily.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belliveau.#CL#
Belliveau rushes Coath and presses him up against the cage.
Belliveau working aggressively here.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath lands a body shot.
Belliveau throws a head punch that misses.
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belliveau.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike.
Belliveau prevents Coath from breaking the clinch.
Coath blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Coath breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Coath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belliveau's head.
Belliveau lands with a straight right. Coath didn't see that one coming.
Belliveau is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belliveau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coath can pounce on him.
Coath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belliveau is out of range.
Belliveau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coath counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belliveau's knee momentarily.
Coath lands a jab to the nose.
Belliveau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Belliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
Belliveau is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath throws a head kick but Belliveau moves out of range.
Coath looks to throw a body kick
and Belliveau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belliveau.
Belliveau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Belliveau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chris Coath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath throws a push kick but Belliveau slaps the foot to one side.
Coath misses with an uppercut.
Coath misses with a two punch combination.
Belliveau misses with a head kick.
Coath throws out a counter right but Belliveau avoids it with no problem.
Belliveau has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coath.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Belliveau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belliveau throws a jab when Coath was well out of range.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Belliveau pushes him off.
Belliveau tries to clinch but Coath is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Coath lands a slapping body shot.
Belliveau tries to move into range but Coath moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Belliveau is able to avoid easily.
Belliveau fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coath just manages to avoid it.
Belliveau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Belliveau works Coath's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Belliveau wants to clinch up but Coath keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Belliveau.
Coath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belliveau.
Belliveau is looking to land body kicks.
Coath misses with a body kick.
Belliveau scores with a jab. Coath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Belliveau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick from Belliveau.
Coath avoids the body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belliveau swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Belliveau tries to clinch up but Coath circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Belliveau takes the fight into the clinch.
Coath prevents a body shot from Belliveau. #T2#
Coath takes a shot to the head.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath works on Belliveau's body with a couple of short punches.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belliveau avoids a wild elbow strike from Coath.
Coath scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Belliveau's head.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Coath throws an elbow that misses.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
Belliveau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Belliveau tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belliveau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Belliveau lands with a right to the head.
Belliveau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
Coath lands a right hand.
Belliveau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve Belliveau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath lands with a left to the head.
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!
Coath lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath working aggressively here.
Belliveau digs a right hand into Coath's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coath's gas tank.
Good body shot from Coath.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Belliveau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belliveau.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
Coath tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Belliveau scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Belliveau. #BC2#
Coath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belliveau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Coath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Coath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belliveau misses the shot to the body.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belliveau.
Belliveau avoids the head kick by Coath.
Coath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coath throws a push kick but Belliveau slaps the foot to one side.
Belliveau wants to slow Coath down by chopping away at his legs.
Coath scores with a kick to the midsection.
Coath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belliveau!
Coath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coath lunges at Belliveau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Belliveau's hand.
Belliveau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Belliveau scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belliveau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Coath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belliveau.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
Coath connects with an inside leg kick.
Belliveau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Belliveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Belliveau tries to avoid it.
Coath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belliveau scores with a kick to the body.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Belliveau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good work by Belliveau as he checks the leg kick.
Coath misses with a straight right.
Belliveau throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
Coath cracks Belliveau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Belliveau swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Belliveau is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Coath connects with the punch.
Coath blocks the body kick.
Belliveau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Coath.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belliveau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coath can pounce on him.
Coath feints and then cracks Belliveau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belliveau down.
Coath gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belliveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belliveau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belliveau looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Coath stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belliveau.
Belliveau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Coath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Coath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Belliveau closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Coath.
Belliveau is working Coath over against the cage.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
Coath scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belliveau gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Coath. #T4#
Belliveau lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belliveau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath lands an uppercut.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coath.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Belliveau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belliveau lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belliveau.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Belliveau digs a right hand into Coath's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coath's gas tank.
Coath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belliveau presses Coath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belliveau blocks a body shot from Coath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Chris Coath just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Belliveau lands a front kick.#CL#
Belliveau has Coath up against the cage in a clinch.
Coath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Belliveau fails to land.
A body shot lands from Belliveau.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Belliveau.
A short right from Belliveau.
A short right from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Belliveau lands a body shot.
Belliveau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau lands a nice shot to the body.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Belliveau scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Belliveau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belliveau lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belliveau.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Belliveau fails to land.
Belliveau lands a left hand.
Belliveau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belliveau lands with a short shot to the head.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Belliveau scores with a shot to the side of Coath's head. #ROC#
Coath is rocked!
Belliveau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath is still on wobbly legs! Can Belliveau finish him?
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belliveau.
Belliveau scores with a shot to the side of Coath's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belliveau lands a shot to the body.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Belliveau.
A right hand to the body from Coath.
Belliveau blocks a body shot from Coath.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath seems to have recovered his senses.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Coath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belliveau looks to land a right hand but Coath moved out of range.
Belliveau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coath at a distance.
Belliveau misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Belliveau.
Coath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.#T3#
Coath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belliveau's calf.
Coath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch but Belliveau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belliveau throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath 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 leg kick checked by Coath.
Coath slips a jab from Belliveau.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belliveau throws out the jab.
Coath replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Belliveau blocks it well.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coath darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Belliveau tries to clinch up but Coath circles away and keeps his distance.
Belliveau moves in looking to clinch but Coath pushes him off.
Coath throws out a counter right but Belliveau avoids it with no problem.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coath just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Coath misses with a low kick as Belliveau jumps back.
Belliveau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Coath thows a leg kick but Belliveau checks it #CL#
and Belliveau counters by clinching up.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coath throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coath lands with a short shot to the head.
Belliveau lands with a short shot to the head.
Coath blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Coath lands a nice elbow.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Belliveau had his way with Chris Coath in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Coath misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Coath finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Belliveau misses.
Coath jabs Belliveau right on the nose. Belliveau blinks but takes it well.
Coath connects with a body shot that sends Belliveau's belly button to the back.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath misses with a series of wild punches.
Belliveau thinks about countering with a body kick.
Belliveau throws a hook but Coath avoids it easily.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a body kick.
Belliveau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coath.
Coath connects with a high kick. #T1#
Coath throws out a loose jab but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coath manages to circle out of the way.
Coath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belliveau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belliveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coath.
Nice jab there from Coath.
A jab from Belliveau finds it's way through Coath's defenses.
Coath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Belliveau throws a solid leg kick but Coath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belliveau.
Coath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belliveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belliveau.
Coath tries to move into range but Belliveau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Belliveau tries to clinch up.
Belliveau tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve Belliveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coath throws a series of punches but Belliveau moves out of range.
Coath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coath lands a head kick. Belliveau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath lands the left hand.
Belliveau moves away from the strike by Coath.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Belliveau slips the punch.
Belliveau tries to clinch but Coath moves out of range.
Coath tries a head kick but it misses.
Belliveau is looking to land body kicks.
Belliveau stuns Coath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belliveau moves out of range of the body kick from Coath.
Belliveau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coath manages to circle out of the way.
Belliveau misses with a kick to the body
and Coath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath with a jab.#T3#
Coath blocks a head kick by Belliveau.
Belliveau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Coath as he connects with a hook.
Belliveau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Coath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belliveau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coath can pounce on him.
A lazy body kick from Belliveau
and Coath counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belliveau's knee momentarily.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Belliveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Belliveau tries to avoid it.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Belliveau defending well as Coath loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coath.
Coath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belliveau wants to clinch.
Coath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Coath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belliveau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coath paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belliveau moves forwards but Coath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coath lands with a kick to the ribs.
Belliveau is looking to land body kicks.
Belliveau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coath avoids a kick to the body.
Belliveau backing away here, and Coath unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Belliveau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Belliveau misses with a hook.
Coath throws a jab when Belliveau was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coath has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Belliveau!
Steve Belliveau retains his middleweight title!
Steve Belliveau bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: T161 - ITFL Team Finale
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Coath thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Kaunismieli avoids the head kick by Coath.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Coath lands a nice shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Coath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaunismieli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaunismieli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Coath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaunismieli on the side of the head. #T1#
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Kaunismieli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coath misses with a head kick.
Coath takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coath misses with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Coath.
Coath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Coath moves into range and clinches up with Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Kaunismieli breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coath.
Kaunismieli misses with a left hand
and Coath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
Coath wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Coath throws a nice looking combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Coath appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Coath is looking to clinch.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coath.
A quick step to the side and Coath tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy body shot
and Coath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Kaunismieli as he connects with a hook.
Coath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
Kaunismieli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coath to score with a decent uppercut.
Coath throws a front kick aimed at Kaunismieli's knee but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Coath misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Coath stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coath lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coath throws a leg kick that misses.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coath thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaunismieli looks for the body kick but Coath saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaunismieli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Coath clinches up against the cage.
Coath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaunismieli cracks Coath with a nice body shot.
Coath pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coath is trying to push Kaunismieli away but Kaunismieli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
A nice left hand lands by Kaunismieli.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath. #BC2#
Kaunismieli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaunismieli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coath on the side of the head. #T4#
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.
Kaunismieli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coath had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Coath lands with a nice body punch.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coath's head backwards.
Coath walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
Coath has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coath there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaunismieli throws out a powerful jab.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that misses.
Kaunismieli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coath's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath connects with a high kick.
Coath throws a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coath.
Kaunismieli is looking to slow Coath down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath throws a big counter combination but Kaunismieli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaunismieli throws an off balance right hand
and Coath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli tries a low kick but Coath avoids it.
Coath 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.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli throws a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli punishes Coath's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
Coath lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Kaunismieli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
and Coath counters with a low kick, right behind Kaunismieli 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaunismieli.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely.
Coath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Coath finds it's target.
Coath scores with a nice head shot.
Coath tries to clinch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coath throws a body kick that misses.
Coath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaunismieli.
Coath swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.#CL#
Coath has closed the distance and engaged Kaunismieli in a clinch.
Coath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli pushes Coath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coath blocking some punches. #T2#
Coath blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath tries to circle away but Kaunismieli has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Coath decides to pull guard.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom.
Kaunismieli stopping the sweep attempt from Coath.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position from guard on top but Coath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom.
Coath bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaunismieli's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Kaunismieli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaunismieli keeping moving, preventing Coath from controlling successfully.
Coath distracts Kaunismieli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coath postures up and lands a big shot to Kaunismieli's brow.
Kaunismieli seems keen to control Coath's posture.
Coath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaunismieli is keeping the position for now.
Kaunismieli working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kaunismieli is looking for a triangle but Coath pushes his legs off easily.
Coath tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaunismieli is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kaunismieli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaunismieli controlling the position.
Coath wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kaunismieli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Coath stacks Kaunismieli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Coath!
Coath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaunismieli keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Coath circles away.
Kaunismieli misses with the combination.
Coath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coath misses with a looping right.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Coath.
Kaunismieli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Coath rushes Kaunismieli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli. #T1#
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands with a short shot to the head.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
A short uppercut from Coath.
Kaunismieli looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Coath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Coath.
Coath cracks Kaunismieli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coath tries a head kick but it misses.
Coath throws an off balance right hand
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Coath moves into range and clinches up with Kaunismieli.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
Coath misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coath.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
A hook to the body from Coath.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head.
Coath tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli looking to slow down the pace here.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli. #T4##BC2#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Coath avoids it easily.
Coath throws out a powerful jab.
Coath throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the leg kick from Coath.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coath shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaunismieli tried to score with a low kick but Coath checks it.
Kaunismieli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coath avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coath tries a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
A jab from Kaunismieli misses.
Coath swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Nice jab there from Coath.
Coath throws a head kick that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaunismieli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coath.
Coath plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coath throws a head kick that misses.
Kaunismieli is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath misses with a looping right.
Coath wants to slow Kaunismieli down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coath.
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down.
Coath tries to clinch up but Kaunismieli circles away and keeps his distance.
Coath throws a body kick that misses.
Kaunismieli scores with a body shot. #T1#
Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaunismieli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coath misses with an uppercut
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Coath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaunismieli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coath throws a right hand that Kaunismieli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaunismieli also avoids with ease.
Kaunismieli swings widly with a right hand
and Coath counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Coath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaunismieli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coath throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice body kick.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coath.
Coath moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Coath.
Coath tests Kaunismieli's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coath is looking to clinch but Kaunismieli is avoiding it.
Coath digs a good body shot into Kaunismieli's ribs.
Coath looks to land a body kick but Kaunismieli moved away.
Coath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coath moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Coath throws a good cross that connects.
Coath walks into a straight right hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coath punishes Kaunismieli's body with a nice straight punch.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.#T3#
Kaunismieli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coath cracks Kaunismieli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coath tries to clinch there but Kaunismieli circles away.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Coath counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coath.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land. #BC#
Coath manages to break the clinch.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Coath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coath staying out of range there.
Coath throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a left to the body.
Coath throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Coath takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coath scores with a shot to the body.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coath fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaunismieli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Coath tries to move into range but Kaunismieli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Kaunismieli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coath.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coath throws a low kick, looking for Kaunismieli's leg but Kaunismieli calmly moves out of range.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaunismieli is looking to slow Coath down with leg kicks.
Coath lands a jab to the nose.
Coath scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coath throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath had his way with Kalervo Kaunismieli in that round.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Coath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coath slips under a jab.
Kaunismieli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coath lands the left hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a lunging right hand
and Coath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coath tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.#T1#
A low kick from Coath is predictable there
and Coath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coath.
Coath throws a series of strikes that have Kaunismieli backpedaling.
Coath blocks a jab.
Coath on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Coath forces Kaunismieli back against the cage and clinches.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch.
Coath slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
A little feinted left hand from Coath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Coath is predictable there
and Kaunismieli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaunismieli is able to avoid easily.
Coath tests Kaunismieli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Coath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli lands with an overhand left.
Coath tries to work over Kaunismieli's front leg with a kick but Kaunismieli checks it. #T2#
Coath throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaunismieli! But no joy.
Coath misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Coath.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath checks a leg kick.
Coath tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kaunismieli manages to circle out of the way.
Kaunismieli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coath sets himself, and Kaunismieli steps forward looking for the clinch! Coath avoids it this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaunismieli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli misses with a head kick.
Coath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaunismieli is able to avoid easily.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coath moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Coath.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaunismieli swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Coath.
Kaunismieli lands a jab.
Coath throws a head kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Coath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaunismieli just manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coath checks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Coath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
Coath scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaunismieli should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli throws a poor cross that misses
and Coath counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Coath misses.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
Coath thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coath has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
Chris Coath tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: T157 Newton vs Kaunismieli
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Coath misses with a hook to the body
and Hoo counters with a left to the body.
Hoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coath.
Coath connects with a looping right hand.
Hoo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coath misses with a left hand
and Hoo counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoo misses with an uppercut.
Hoo lands with a right hand.
Hoo throws a sloppy head kick and Coath moves out of range easily.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Hoo moved out of range nicely.
Coath fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoo on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Kimroy Hoo has been cut.
Coath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hoo ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
A little jabbing left from Hoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoo misses with a straight left.
Hoo 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coath throws a leg kick that misses.
Hoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath thuds his right hand into Hoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hoo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Coath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoo's coach down at THC playhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coath throws a hook but Hoo blocks it.
A left lands for Hoo.
A punch lands to the side of Coath 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoo lands with a good body shot.
Hoo throws a head kick but Coath moves out of range.
Hoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coath looks to throw the jab but Hoo is out of range.
Good leg kick by Hoo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoo.
Hoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoo.
Coath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coath throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Hoo misses with a kick to the body.
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoo.#CL#
Coath moves into the clinch successfully.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hoo breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coath works Hoo's body with a nice hook.
Hoo swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Hoo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coath misses with a straight right.
A combination from Coath does no damage.
Coath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from Coath lands.
Coath tries to land a front kick but Hoo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Hoo scores with a jab to the body.
Hoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coath!
Hoo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coath seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coath misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Coath.
Coath throws a combination. Hoo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Coath lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coath misses with a leg kick.
Hoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Hoo.
Coath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hoo thuds his shin into the meat of Coath's side.
Coath is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily.
Coath misses the jab.
Coath scores with a three punch combo!
Hoo throws a leg kick but Coath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coath wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Coath rushes Hoo and presses him up against the cage.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoo lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath tries a body shot but Hoo blocks it.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimroy Hoo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Coath.
Coath avoids the body shot from Hoo.
Hoo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Coath. #CL#
Coath gets a clinch.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coath.
A little jabbing left from Hoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Hoo thows a body kick. Coath tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coath has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoo takes one to the chin there.
Hoo connects with a body shot.#T1#
Coath thows a body kick. Hoo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Coath wants to land a leg kick but Hoo is out of range.
Coath backing away here, and Hoo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coath's hands.
Coath throws a low kick but Hoo moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Hoo.
Coath looks to land a right hand but Hoo moved out of range.
Coath throws out a leg kick but Hoo moves out of range and Coath only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coath checks a leg kick.
Hoo connects with a body shot.
A big right from Coath misses.
Hoo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hoo scores with a sloppy right hand. Coath should have avoided that one.
Hoo misses with a kick to the body.
Hoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath takes a swing at Hoo's ribcage but misses.
Coath walks into a straight right hand from Hoo.#T2#
A good leg kick by Hoo.
Nice shot by Hoo.
Hoo throws a leg kick but Coath moved away.
Coath misses with a low kick as Hoo jumps back.
Hoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoo checks a leg kick.
Hoo throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coath lands with a good body shot.
Coath tries to clinch there but Hoo circles away. #CL#
Coath rushes Hoo and presses him up against the cage.
Hoo tries to pull guard but Coath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Coath.
Coath avoiding damage as Hoo throws knees to the body. #T3#
Hoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath scores with a hook to the body.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath blocking some punches.
Coath prevents Hoo from breaking the clinch.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoo tries to break the clinch but Coath is controlling the position.
Hoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hoo can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Coath blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Hoo.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
Coath tries a body shot but Hoo blocks it.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoos head.
Hoo missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Hoo digs a right hand underneath Coath's ribcage. Coath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoo lands a good knee to the midsection. Coath won't want to take too many of those.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coath is defending well for now.#BC#
Coath breaks from the clinch.
Coath lands with a straight right. Hoo didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Coath rushes Hoo and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Hoo. #BC2#
Hoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Coath crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hoo - the referee stops the clock and Coath gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hoo. Coath manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Hoo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kimroy Hoo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimroy Hoo's cut.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coath looks to land a body kick but Hoo moved away.
Coath on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoo. Hoo obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoo throws a big shot that misses.
Hoo misses with a body shot
and Coath counters with a left and a right that stings Hoo.
Coath tries to move into range but Hoo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kimroy Hoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath throws a wild body kick that Hoo sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coath tries to clinch there but Hoo circles away.
Hoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath tries a body shot but Hoo blocks it.
Coath avoiding damage as Hoo throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Hoo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoo connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Hoo throws the kick towards the body but Coath avoids it.
Hoo throws a leg kick but Coath checks it.
Hoo checks a low kick from Coath.
Coath scores with a three punch combo!
Coath scores with the left hand. Hoo knows he should have avoided that one.
Coath throws a body kick that misses.
Hoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coaths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoo.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoo! But no joy.
Hoo lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coath has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Hoo misses with a low kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoo misses with a low kick.
Coath lands a jab to the nose.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoo scores with a kick to the body.
Hoo misses with a looping right.
Coath wants to clinch.
Hoo slips under a jab.
Hoo connects with a looping right hand.
Hoo thuds a left hand into Coath's body.
Coath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoo.
Coath takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Coath wants to clinch up but Hoo keeps it at a distance.
Hoo throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Coath throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoo.
Coath steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoo. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Coath forces Hoo back against the cage and clinches.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Coath misses with some punches.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoo is trying to break free.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Coath lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoo blocks an uppercut.
Hoo lands with a light punch inside.
Hoo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coath smiles and moves away.
Hoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoo throws a low kick but Coath moves out of range easily.
Hoo ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Hoo scores with the left hand. Coath knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimroy Hoo.
I think Hoo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Coath!
Chris Coath was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Ascension 356
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
A big left from McLauglin misses.
Coath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLauglin. That did some damage!
McLauglin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down.
Coath slips under a jab from McLauglin.
As McLauglin backs away, Coath returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McLauglin jabs Coath to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLauglin lands a jab to the nose.
McLauglin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coath throws a jab when McLauglin was well out of range.
McLauglin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coath. That one must have hurt.
McLauglin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coath looks to land a body kick but McLauglin moved away.
McLauglin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath slips a straight right by McLauglin.
Coath scores with a jab.
McLauglin throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
Coath fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLauglin just manages to avoid it.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLauglin connects with the punch.#T1#
An inside leg kick from McLauglin misses.
McLauglin misses with a body shot.
Coath connects with a solid leg kick.
Coath misses with an uppercut.
Coath sets himself, and McLauglin steps forward looking for the clinch! Coath avoids it this time.
Coath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLauglin scoring well with a low kick there.
Coath swings widly with a right hand
and McLauglin counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coath.
McLauglin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coath looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauglin is just out of range.
McLauglin lands a head kick. Coath smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McLauglin throws a push kick but Coath slaps the foot to one side.
McLauglin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Coath has McLauglin up against the cage in a clinch.
Coath avoiding damage as McLauglin throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLauglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Coath misses with the head strike.
McLauglin blocks an elbow strike from Coath.
McLauglin lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLauglin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLauglin lands with a light punch inside.
McLauglin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McLauglin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McLauglin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as McLauglin controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McLauglin throws a head punch that misses.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Coath is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McLauglin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch on the inside from McLauglin fails to land. #T3#
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by McLauglin.
Coath tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McLauglin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLauglin swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLauglin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Coath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McLauglin to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but McLauglin avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
McLauglin lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Coath has been cut.
McLauglin looking to throw knees to the head but Coath is blocking nicely.
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLauglin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLauglin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coath is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Coath.
McLauglin holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.
Coath blocks a body shot from McLauglin.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
McLauglin blocks an uppercut.
McLauglin blocks an uppercut.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coath works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McLauglin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLauglin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath gets through McLauglin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLauglin gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLauglin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coath displaying some good clinch control by pressing McLauglin up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward McLauglin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A low kick from Coath is predictable there
and McLauglin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coath 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.
McLauglin lands a high kick!
Coath looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauglin is just out of range.
Coath looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauglin is just out of range.
McLauglin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coath throws a hook but McLauglin avoids it easily.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLauglin throws out the jab.
McLauglin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Coath walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick from Coath misses.
McLauglin tries a low kick but Coath avoids it.
Coath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLauglin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coath throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLauglin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coath scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLauglin lands a head shot.#T1#
McLauglin clobbers Coath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from McLauglin is predictable there
and Coath makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Coath tries to score with a low kick but McLauglin moves his leg out of the way.
Coath connects with a body shot.
Coath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from McLauglin misses the target.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but McLauglin slips the punch.
McLauglin wants to counter with a clinch but Coath pushes him away.
McLauglin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from McLauglin. #CL#
Coath takes the fight into the clinch.
Coath lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath stalls.
Coath is trying to maintain a safe position but McLauglin gets an underhook and turns Coath into the cage.#T2#
McLauglin scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath lands a left hand.
Coath pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Coath.
McLauglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLauglin trying to stall but Coath improves his position.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath is trying to pull guard but McLauglin has him pressed against the cage.
Coath digs a right hand into McLauglin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLauglin's gas tank.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as McLauglin controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauglin.
McLauglin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head.
McLauglin working Coath over with knees to the body.
McLauglin stalling.
Coath blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coath on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
McLauglin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edward McLauglin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLauglin lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by McLauglin.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
McLauglin tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing McLauglin back against the cage.
McLauglin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLauglin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLauglin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as McLauglin controls the action.
Coath working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
McLauglin presses Coath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McLauglin has Coath pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLauglin.
McLauglin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head.
McLauglin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from McLauglin.
McLauglin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauglin.
McLauglin landing knees to the body.
McLauglin gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLauglin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McLauglin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McLauglin taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward McLauglin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
McLauglin lands an overhand right.
McLauglin checks a leg kick.
McLauglin lands a front kick.
McLauglin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coath doesn't seem bothered though.
McLauglin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McLauglin misses the jab.
McLauglin throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLauglin.
McLauglin throws a series of punches but Coath moves out of range.
Edward McLauglin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLauglin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Coath counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
McLauglin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coath's hands.
Coath scores with a leg kick.
McLauglin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
McLauglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
McLauglin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coath tried to counter with a leg kick but McLauglin avoided it.
Coath misses the body punch
and McLauglin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coath throws a jab when McLauglin was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coath, right into the meat.
McLauglin blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and McLauglin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick from Coath misses.
McLauglin flicks out a counter leg kick but Coath steps away.
McLauglin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLauglin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLauglin swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coath scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters circling a little - McLauglin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy left from McLauglin finds it's target.#T2#
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and McLauglin moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by McLauglin. Beautiful body shot.
McLauglin ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
McLauglin scores with a sloppy right hand. Coath should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath checks a leg kick.
McLauglin delivers a nice body kick.
McLauglin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLauglin misses with a low kick.
McLauglin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLauglin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLauglin moves away from the strike by Coath.
McLauglin swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.#T3#
McLauglin throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
McLauglin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McLauglin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
McLauglin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coath takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coath slips a jab from McLauglin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McLauglin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Coath - the referee stops the clock and McLauglin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Coath. McLauglin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coath throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLauglin.
McLauglin throws a low kick, looking for Coath's leg but Coath calmly moves out of range.
McLauglin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coath momentarily.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLauglin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McLauglin scores with a leg kick.
Coath tries to clinch but McLauglin moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coath.#T4##CL2#
McLauglin closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLauglin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLauglin is leaning against Coath and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Coath tries to work over McLauglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath avoids the elbow strike from McLauglin, against the cage.
Coath lands a right hand.
McLauglin misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Coath lands an uppercut.
McLauglin is trying to maintain a safe position but Coath gets an underhook and turns McLauglin into the cage.
McLauglin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coath tries a body shot but McLauglin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward McLauglin really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Coath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses McLauglin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLauglin tries to avoid it.
McLauglin lands a high kick!
Coath shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLauglin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coath defending well as McLauglin loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Coath.
McLauglin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLauglin slips under a jab from Coath.
Coath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLauglin checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Coath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLauglin checks a low kick from Coath.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. McLauglin moves away and avoids it.
That kick from McLauglin tenderised Coath's leg. Coath is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
A big right from McLauglin misses.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauglin.
McLauglin unleashes a big counter combination but Coath bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McLauglin!
McLauglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
McLauglin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McLauglin.
McLauglin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLauglin misses with a hook.
Coath missing with a left hand there. McLauglin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLauglin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McLauglin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coath has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLauglin finds it's way round the side to connect with Coath's head.
Coath throws a nice looking combination but McLauglin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by McLauglin!
A chopping leg kick lands by Coath.
McLauglin scores with a punch to the head.
Nice cross by McLauglin.
Coath throws a nice head kick!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A big right from Coath misses.
Crunch! McLauglin slams his shin into Coath's torso.
McLauglin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
McLauglin forces Coath back against the cage and clinches.
McLauglin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLauglin is looking to control Coath's arms but Coath gets an underhook and turns him. Now McLauglin has his back to the cage.
McLauglin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coath is defending well for now.
McLauglin missing with knees to the body.
McLauglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as McLauglin controls the action. #T3#
McLauglin stalling in the clinch but Coath improves position.
McLauglin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coath scores with a hook to the body.
McLauglin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coath.
McLauglin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coath.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLauglin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin scores with a shoulder strike.
McLauglin prevents a body shot from Coath.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLauglin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLauglin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLauglin.
A head punch on the inside from McLauglin fails to land.
Coath avoiding damage as McLauglin throws knees to the body.
McLauglin tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing McLauglin back against the cage. #T4#
A shot in the inside from McLauglin.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLauglin backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath avoids the elbow strike from McLauglin, against the cage.
McLauglin misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLauglin missing with knees to the body.
McLauglin missing with knees to the body.
McLauglin trying to control the position but instead, Coath has worked for underhooks and has pushed McLauglin into the cage.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLauglin can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
McLauglin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coath is defending well for now.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauglin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward McLauglin dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Coath darts in trying to clinch
letting McLauglin counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLauglin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coath scores with a nice right hand.
McLauglin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coath is out of range.
Coath swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
McLauglin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coath tries to clinch there but McLauglin circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath scores with a hook.
Coath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coath looks to land a combination but McLauglin avoids it well.
Coath tries to land a front kick but McLauglin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
McLauglin moves into range and clinches up with Coath.#T1#
Coath blocks the elbow strike.
Coath on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLauglin blocks an uppercut.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coath avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Coath.
Coath blocks an elbow strike.
Coath blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coath lands a body shot.
McLauglin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McLauglin misses with an elbow over the top.
McLauglin wants to stall.
McLauglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauglin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Coath up against the cage.
Coath lands an uppercut.#T2#
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauglin.
McLauglin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by McLauglin.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLauglin.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward McLauglin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coath tries a body shot but McLauglin blocks it.
Coath tries a body shot but McLauglin blocks it.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLauglin blocks an uppercut.
McLauglin lands a hook that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coath is trying to pull guard but McLauglin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauglin controls his hands.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLauglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Coath.
Coath blocking some punches.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
McLauglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
McLauglin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McLauglin just leaning against Coath, taking a breather.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as McLauglin controls the action.
Good body shot from Coath. #T4#
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath working aggressively here.
McLauglin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coath as McLauglin tries to tie him up.
McLauglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath throws an elbow that misses.
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but Coath blocks it.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from McLauglin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath gets through McLauglin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLauglin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward McLauglin!
Edward McLauglin is the new light heavyweight champion!
Edward McLauglin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Ascension 345
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Coath throws a combination. Jung tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Sungwon Jung has been cut.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Jung throws a jab when Coath was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Jung.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
Jung closes the distance but Coath moves to the side
and Coath counters with a one-two to the body.
Coath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jung lands a glancing blow to the side of Coath's head.
Jung moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Jung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coath can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung lands a nice looking kick to the body. Coath takes a step back to recover.
Coath throws an overhand right that lands on Jung's shoulder, as Jung tries to avoid the shot.
Coath is looking to clinch but Jung is avoiding it.
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coath paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Jung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Jung misses with a punch to the body.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jung blocks an uppercut.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath takes a shot to the head.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath blocking some punches.
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jungs head.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jung's elbow.
Jung working aggressively here.
Coath lands an elbow that stopped Jung in his tracks for a moment.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jung's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Jung. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath tries a body shot but Jung blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Jung misses with a punch to the body.
Coath gets through Jung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Coath as the two fighters clinch.
Jung has had enough of the clinch but Coath keeps him there for the moment.
Jung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jung lands an uppercut.
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jung throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath pushes Jung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coath presses Jung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coath working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
A short left from Coath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Jung's head.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung blocking some punches.
Jung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath. #T4#
Coath blocks a body shot from Jung.
Jung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath lands a body punch.
Jung scores with a hook to the body.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Coath.
Jung leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Coath.
Coath lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jung looks winded!
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Coath on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Jung controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath misses with an elbow strike.
Jung prevents a body shot from Coath.
Coath lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sungwon Jung's cut.
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.
#R2#
Coath is looking to land body kicks.
Coath misses with a few strikes there.
Coath cracks Jung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coath tries to work over Jung's front leg with a kick but Jung checks it.
A nice side step and Jung releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Jung misses with a body kick.
Coath blocks a jab.
Coath swats away the attempt to clinch by Jung.
Coath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a body kick.
Jung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jung. That snapped Coath's head back.
Jung misses with a body shot
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Jung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
Jung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Coath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1##CL2#
Jung gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Coath lands a nice shot to the body.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung.
Coath gets through Jung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coath scores with a hook to the body.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Jung is looking to control Coath's arms but Coath gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jung has his back to the cage.
Coath lands a body punch.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Coath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Jung is rocked!
Coath creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jung with a big uppercut! Jung tries to clinch up but Coath pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jung to the mat! Jung covers up and Coath unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Coath!
Chris Coath is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Chris Coath started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Sungwon Jung was interviewed post fight and said 'I dunno, I'll be better.'.

Event: EPL 7
Date: Mar 10, 2016

#R1#
Burns throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Coath. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Coath lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
Coath takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Burns 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Coath turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Coath has him pressed against the cage.
Chris Coath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex John Conor Burns .
Coath gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns jumps guard but Coath stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Coath is controlling him.
Coath blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns fails to pull guard. #T1#
Burns tries to pull guard but Coath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Coath. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coath scores with a punch to the head.
Coath tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Coath wants to clinch.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath throws a series of strikes that have Burns backpedaling.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Burns scores with a takedown into Coath's guard.
Coath can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.#T2#
Coath controlling the position.#SU2#
Burns decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coath, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coath. Burns shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Coath misses its target.
Coath blocks the body kick.
Coath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns under the eye.#CL#
Coath clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns tries to pull guard but Coath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Coath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coath is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns moves out of range as Coath throws a body kick.
Coath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with an inside leg kick.
Chris Coath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coath throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coath throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Coath as he connects with a hook.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Burns throws a leg kick but Coath checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coath avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coath wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Coath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coath tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coath feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath delivers a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coath, right into the meat.
Coath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burns blocks a jab.#CL#
Coath darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burns jumps guard but Coath stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns .
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
Coath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Burns jumps guard but Coath stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chris Coath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex John Conor Burns .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Coath.
Coath avoids the body shot from Burns . #T1#
Coath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coath, as that shot connected.
Coath throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Coath.
Coath avoids the body shot from Burns .
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Coath has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coath walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Burns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coath wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coath.
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Coath moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Coath clinches. #BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target. #T3#
Coath misses with a low kick.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Coath throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Burns misses.
Coath jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Coath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coath throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coath on the side of the head.#TD2#
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coath tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Coath's guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Coath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Burns wants to pass the guard but Coath is keeping the position.
Coath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns wants to control but Coath is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coath is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Burns tries to move into range but Coath moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coath's hands.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time.
Coath misses with a double jab.
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coath.
A big right from Coath misses.
Burns throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath thumps Burns with a low kick.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burns 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coath presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chris Coath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex John Conor Burns .
Coath misses with a body punch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coath to keep the fight standing.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coath walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coath scores with a leg kick.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Coath sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex John Conor Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coath is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coath clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Coath uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coath throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chris Coath is winning the standup battle so far.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coath lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Coath lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burns takes a step back to recover.
Coath with a nice cross.
Burns throws a jab when Coath was well out of range.#T3#
Coath cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Burns 's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Burns .
Coath digs a good hook to Burns 's body.
Coath scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coath fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coath throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns prevents a body shot from Coath.
Burns jumps guard but Coath turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coath is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burns is trying to force a seperation but Coath has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
Coath lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Coath misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coath.
Coath scores with a hook to the body.
Burns 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coath lands a body shot.
Coath cracks Burns with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coath, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
In his post fight interview, Chris Coath started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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