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Syn' 268: InHuman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Pineda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Pineda is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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143 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Fluke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Pineda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pineda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fluke.
Pineda ducks under a wild hook from Fluke.
Fluke with a nice cross.
Fluke doesn't manage to clinch there - Pineda circles away.
Pineda drops his hands momentarily and Fluke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fluke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fluke lands a jab to Pineda's midsection.
Fluke throws a right and a left that Pineda avoids nicely.
Fluke throws a big shot that misses.
Fluke tries to clinch but Pineda is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluke throws a jab when Pineda was well out of range.
Fluke misses with a straight right.
Pineda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fluke.
Fluke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fluke.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pineda tries to break free but Fluke pushes him back against the cage.
Pineda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fluke wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fluke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fluke misses with a punch on the inside.
Pineda has had enough of the clinch but Fluke keeps him there for the moment.
Pineda is trying to force a seperation but Fluke has the dominant position.
Pineda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fluke has him pressed against the cage.
Pineda takes a shot to the head.
Fluke swings wildly with an uppercut but Pineda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pineda manages to break the clinch.
Pineda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fluke looks to land a body kick but Pineda moved away.
Fluke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fluke looks to score with a jab to the body but Pineda is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fluke scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fluke misses the target.
Fluke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fluke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pineda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fluke throws a front kick that sends Pineda stumbling back into the cage.
Fluke lands with an overhand left.
Pineda avoids the body shot from Fluke.
Fluke throws a hook but Pineda avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pineda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fluke.
Pineda scores with a hook to the body. Fluke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pineda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fluke.
Fluke ducks under a wild hook from Pineda.
A head kick misses from Fluke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fluke misses with a right hand
and Pineda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pineda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pineda won't allow Fluke to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Fluke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pineda blocks a jab.
Fluke missing with a left hand there. Pineda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pineda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fluke counters with a leg kick.
Fluke thows a body kick. Pineda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fluke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pineda.
Fluke misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fluke.
Fluke misses with a low kick as Pineda jumps back.
Fluke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fluke thows a body shot but no joy.
Fluke lands with a nice body punch.
Luke Fluke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fluke misses with a hook.
Fluke throws a hook to the side of Pineda's head but Pineda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fluke throws a leg kick which misses Pineda's front leg but catches the back leg as Pineda tries to avoid it.
Fluke connects with a body shot that sends Pineda's belly button to the back.
Luke Fluke is winning the standup battle so far.
Fluke scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pineda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circling - Fluke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fluke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pineda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fluke's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fluke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pineda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pineda passes Fluke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fluke is pressing down on Pineda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pineda advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineda is looking to take a break and control but Fluke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fluke is trying to get back to full guard.
Pineda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pineda looks to land a strike but Fluke avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fluke seems keen to control Pineda's posture.
Fluke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pineda's guard.
Fluke 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fluke wants to stand and escape but instead Pineda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fluke keeping moving, preventing Pineda from controlling successfully.
Fluke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pineda manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pineda looking for a guillotine here but Fluke defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Fluke dominated that second round.
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!
Fluke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pineda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Fluke misses
and Pineda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pineda wants to take a breather but Fluke is having none of it.
Fluke wants to get back to his feet.
Pineda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineda lands strikes from half guard.
Pineda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fluke sees it coming and defends easily.
Fluke is pressing down on Pineda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pineda throws an elbow that misses. Fluke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pineda's guard. Nice move by Fluke!
Fluke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pineda is keeping the position for now.
Mark Pineda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fluke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fluke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pineda's guard.
Pineda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fluke has passed into half guard!
Fluke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pineda's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineda looking for submissions off his back.
Fluke trying to control the pace.
Fluke wants to stand up but Pineda has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fluke decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fluke moves to clinch but Pineda breaks away
and Pineda counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fluke stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Pineda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Pineda.
I think Fluke 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Fluke!
Luke Fluke really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djoser Rei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanjay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
238 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djoser Rei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sanjay Singh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rei fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh checks the leg kick.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Rei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Singh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rei pinned against the cage. Rei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rei misses with a wild body shot.
Rei misses with a low kick.
Singh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Singh moves out of range as Rei strikes.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Djoser Rei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanjay Singh.
A low kick from Rei is predictable there
and Singh counters with a good low kick that Rei was not able to check.
Rei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Singh fails to land the takedown.
Rei swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei slaps away a takedown attempt from Singh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cell Block Six in the buildup to the fight.
Singh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Sanjay Singh has been cut.
Singh is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rei is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Singh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh fails to land the takedown.
Singh fails with the takedown.
Singh looks winded!
Rei cracks Singh with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Singh looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rei finish him?
Singh is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Rei.
Singh is still on wobbly legs! Can Rei finish him?
Singh circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rei. Singh falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djoser Rei!
A very excited looking Djoser Rei made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Leighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leighty's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cowboy Dan. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
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184 lbs
41 - 16 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Leighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighty blocks a jab.
Leighty blocks a jab.
Sabre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leighty lands with a right hand.
Sabre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leighty can pounce on him.
Sabre misses with an uppercut.
Sabre 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.
Sabre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leighty.
Jab, jab by Leighty - just one landing.
Sabre throws a good cross that connects.
Leighty lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabre takes a swing at Leighty's ribcage but misses.
Sabre throws a nice looking combination but Leighty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leighty throws a body punch but Sabre moves out of range.
Leighty keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabre moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sabre.
Sabre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leighty.
Sabre tries to clinch up but Leighty circles away and keeps his distance.
Leighty misses the shot to the body.
Leighty lands a glancing blow to the side of Sabre's head.
Sabre misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sabre is defended easily by Leighty.
Leighty lands a nice looking body shot.
Leighty throws an off balance right hand
and Sabre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leighty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sabre.
Sabre misses with a low kick.
Sabre misses with a low kick.
Leighty connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leighty.
Leighty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabre misses with a lunging right hand
and Leighty counters with a body kick.
Sabre swings for the body but Leighty moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Leighty scores with a four punch combination!
Leighty scores with the left hand. Sabre knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Leighty's head coaches at Sydney Shootfighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sabre tries to clinch but Leighty is having none of it.
Sabre throws a solid leg kick but Leighty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sabre.
Leighty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leighty counters with a low kick, right behind Sabre 's knee.
Matt Sabre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leighty moves away.
A head kick misses from Sabre.
Leighty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leighty looks to land a right hand but Sabre moved out of range.
Leighty looks to land a left hand but Sabre moved out of range nicely.
Sabre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leighty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leighty looks to land a left hand but Sabre moved out of range nicely.
Sabre walks into a stiff left hand from Leighty.
It looks like Matt Sabre has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leighty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sabre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leighty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leighty throws a big shot that misses.
Sabre thows a leg kick but Leighty checks it
and Leighty counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Sabre misses
and Leighty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabre misses with a straight right.
Leighty falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sabre to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre throws a body kick that misses.
Sabre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabre with a hook.
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 Dan Leighty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Sabre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leighty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sabre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sabre there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Leighty tenderised Sabre's leg. Sabre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leighty lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Leighty misses its intended target.
Sabre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leighty tries to land a front kick but Sabre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Leighty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dan Leighty is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabre.
Sabre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sabre throws an overhand right that lands on Leighty's shoulder, as Leighty tries to avoid the shot.
Sabre throws a series of punches but Leighty avoids them all with ease.
Leighty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabre.
Sabre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabre moves out of range as Leighty throws a body kick.
Sabre lands a nice looking body shot.
Sabre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sabre misses with a lunging right hand
and Leighty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sabre 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 Leighty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leighty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sabre throws out a loose jab but Leighty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Sabre misses.
Sabre misses with a double jab.
Leighty moves out of range of the body kick from Sabre.
Leighty throws a sloppy head kick and Sabre moves out of range easily.
Sabre throws a leg kick
and Leighty counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Leighty ducks under a wild hook from Sabre.
Sabre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sabre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leighty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sabre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leighty backwards.
Leighty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabre backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighty throws a head punch that misses.
Leighty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighty misses with some punches.
Sabre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighty connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leighty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leighty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabre stalling in the clinch but Leighty improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Leighty.
Sabre tries to throw a body punch but Leighty avoids it by throwing Sabre back against the cage.
Leighty has a couple of punches blocked by Sabre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre misses with a punch on the inside.
Leighty avoiding damage.
Leighty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sabre stalling.
Sabre swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Leighty on the inside.
Leighty blocking some punches.
Leighty lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre trying to control the position but instead, Leighty has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sabre into the cage.
Sabre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Leighty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Sabre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sabre checks a leg kick nicely.
Sabre throws the left hand but Leighty avoids the punch easily.
Leighty thows a leg kick but Sabre checks it
and Sabre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sabre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leighty throws an overhand right that lands on Sabre's shoulder, as Sabre tries to avoid the shot.
Leighty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leighty throws a shot from downtown. Sabre moves away and avoids it.
Sabre throws a nice looking combination but Leighty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leighty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leighty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabre.
Leighty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leighty 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Leighty blocks the low kick.
Sabre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Leighty blocks the low kick.
Sabre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Leighty.
No joy there for Sabre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Leighty.
Sabre throws a big shot that misses.
Sabre misses with a straight left.
Leighty throws a jab when Sabre was well out of range.
Dan Leighty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sabre shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Sabre misses its intended target.
Sabre cracks Leighty with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre fails to land with a series of punches.
Sabre needs to keep his hands up - Leighty had a free shot at his head there.
Sabre moves out of range of the body kick from Leighty.
Sabre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighty manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre throws a low kick, looking for Leighty's leg but Leighty calmly moves out of range.
Sabre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leighty circles away quickly and effectively.
Leighty lands the left hand.
Leighty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leighty scores with a hook to the body. Sabre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leighty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leighty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sabre's sensitive parts.
Matt Sabre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leighty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sabre somewhat.
Sabre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leighty misses with a low kick.
Leighty throws the left hand but Sabre avoids the punch easily.
Leighty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sabre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sabre shoots in looking for a takedown but Leighty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sabre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dan Leighty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Sabre.
Sabre shoots in and drives through. Leighty sprawls well.
Sabre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sabre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leighty can pounce on him.
Sabre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabre looks to score with a jab to the body but Leighty is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Leighty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Leighty finds it's target.
Sabre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabre misses with a wild combination.
Sabre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sabre wants to clinch.
Leighty scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Sabre is predictable there
and Leighty counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leighty throws a wild body kick that Sabre sees coming a mile off.
Leighty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabre circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Leighty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leighty 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Leighty!
After winning the bout, Dan Leighty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jase Newson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by In The Ghetto - By Elvis Presley. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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33
172 lbs
28 - 11 - 1 |
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180 lbs
34 - 12 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Oswaldo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jase Newson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Newson tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Newson avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Newson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newson scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid body kick from Newson.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Newson throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Newson only half commits.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newson misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Newson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Newson moves away and avoids it.
Newson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newson.
Newson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Newson.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
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!
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newson misses with a looping left.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Newson keeps it at a distance.
Newson connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newson on his heels. He'll look to pass Newson's guard now, I'm sure.
Newson seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez postures up in Newson's guard and throws a big left but Newson blocks it.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Newson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Newson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Newson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newson seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Newson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newson.
Newson lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newson misses with a leg kick
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Newson.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Oswaldo Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Newson's shoulder, as Newson tries to avoid the shot.
Jase Newson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newson swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Newson lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Newson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Newson saw that one coming.
Newson scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newson loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Newson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newson checks the leg kick.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Newson moved out of range.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newson avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Newson avoids it.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Newson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newson is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Newson recovers full guard.
Newson wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Newson trying to control the position.
Newson has control of Sanchez's left arm, preventing Sanchez from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newson keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jase Newson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Newson sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Newson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newson.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Newson.
Newson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Newson throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Newson.
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!
Newson blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to break free but Newson has control.
Newson prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Sanchez dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Newson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Newson finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Newson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Newson.
Sanchez 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.
Jab by Newson.
Newson lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Newson throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a swing at Newson's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Newson throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Newson's guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Newson keeps moving.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newson keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jase Newson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Newson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Oswaldo Sanchez just wasn't active enough.
Newson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Newson keeps moving.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Newson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Newson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez won't allow Newson to get back to his feet.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Newson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez works over Newson with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Sanchez trying to control but Newson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Newson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Newson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newson can pounce on him.
Sanchez tries to work over Newson's front leg with a kick but Newson checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newson in his tracks.
Oswaldo Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Newson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswaldo Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Sanchez!
Our winner, Oswaldo Sanchez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machete's entrance music is Sandstorm - Darude. A fine choice. Hendry has chosen Seed - By Sublime as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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29
159 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
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35
155 lbs
28 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andres Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Hendry!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete connects with a single shot there.
Hendry is looking to score with low kicks.
Machete walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hendry.
An inside leg kick from Hendry misses.
Hendry misses the body punch
and Machete connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machete throws a low kick but Hendry moves out of range easily.
Hendry misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machete.
Machete takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hendry throws a big shot that misses.
Machete tries to land a front kick but Hendry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machete scores with a jab. Hendry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Hendry blocks the leg kick.
Machete walks into a jab.
Hendry looks to score with a jab to the body but Machete is just out of range.
Hendry avoids the body shot from Machete.
Hendry looks to land a right hand but Machete moved out of range.
Crunch! Machete slams his shin into Hendry's torso.
Machete looks for the body kick but Hendry saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry thows a body shot but no joy.
Machete throws a leg kick but Hendry checks it.
Machete scores with a nice head shot.
Machete slips a straight right by Hendry.
A shot to the liver by Machete. Beautiful body shot.
Hendry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machete's head backwards.
Machete misses with a body kick.
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Hendry.
Hendry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hendry throws an overhand right that lands on Machete's shoulder, as Machete tries to avoid the shot.
Machete ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendry moves away.
Machete misses with a leg kick.
Hendry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machete.
Hendry throws a jab but it's blocked by Machete.
Machete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machete looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hendry misses the shot to the body.
Machete stalks Hendry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hendry's face. Hendry staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Colin Hendry has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machete stuns Hendry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Machete is predictable there
and Hendry counters with a two punch combo.
Hendry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hendry 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.
A jab from Machete finds it's way through Hendry's defenses.
Hendry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machete. That did some damage!
Hendry with a nice cross.
Machete takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hendry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Machete dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hendry. That did some damage!
Hendry moves out of range as Machete strikes.
Machete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendry.
Machete connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machete takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete thows a body shot but no joy.
Machete throws a leg kick which misses Hendry's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendry tries to avoid it.
Hendry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Machete is predictable there
and Hendry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hendry blocks a leg kick.
Machete is looking to wear down Hendry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hendry throws a head kick but Machete moves out of range.
Hendry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machete pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Machete lands.
Hendry misses with a low kick.
Hendry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machete lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hendry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machete throws a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Machete there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machete definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machete misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machete digs a good hook to Hendry's body.
Hendry digs a good body shot into Machete's ribs.
Hendry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machete misses with a looping left.
Hendry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machete is out of range and Hendry settles back down.
Machete drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machete swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendry avoids a kick to the body.
Hendry motions for Machete to come forward. Hendry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machete lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hendry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machete.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendry is looking to slow Machete down with leg kicks.
Machete catches Hendry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hendry throws a shot from downtown. Machete moves away and avoids it.
Hendry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machete was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendry.
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 Andres Machete will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Hendry'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.
Hendry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machete throws a hook but Hendry avoids it easily.
Hendry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machete.
A swing and a miss from Hendry.
Machete slips under a jab.
Machete swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machete throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hendry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hendry throws out a loose jab but Machete uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hendry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machete 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.
Jab by Hendry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendry. Machete does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machete sprawls well. Machete wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hendry gets slowly back to his feet.
Machete showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendry.
A big left from Machete misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hendry.
Machete misses the shot to the body.
Hendry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machete circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hendry 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 Machete has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machete and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machete checks the leg kick.
Hendry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machete tries a low kick but Hendry avoids it.
Hendry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machete slips under a jab.
Machete misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machete scores with a leg kick.
Machete paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hendry avoids the body shot from Machete.
Hendry tries to score with a low kick but Machete moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendry.
Hendry just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendry throws a lazy right hand but Machete sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hendry scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machete takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machete tries to work over Hendry's front leg with a kick but Hendry checks it.
Machete scores with a push kick.
Hendry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hendry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machete thumps Hendry with a low kick.
Hendry scores with a spinning back kick!
Hendry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machete.
Hendry throws out a powerful jab.
Machete lands a slapping body shot.
Machete throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete throws a front kick aimed at Hendry's knee but Hendry avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hendry 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 Machete has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machete and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machete takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machete tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hendry. That's going to slow Machete down.
Machete throws a good cross that connects.
Machete digs a good body shot into Hendry's ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machete on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some bone on bone action there as Machete checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hendry. That's going to slow Machete down.
Machete lands an overhand right.
Machete thows a body shot but no joy.
Machete walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machete keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendry.
Hendry swings for the body but Machete moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete tries to land a leg kick but Hendry saw it coming and moves away.
Machete takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hendry just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hendry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hendry looks for the body kick but Machete saw that one coming.
Hendry thumps Machete with a low kick.
Machete throws a body kick that misses.
Hendry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machete throws a leg kick which misses Hendry's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendry tries to avoid it.
Hendry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendry misses the jab.
Machete thuds a left hand into Hendry's body.
Machete throws the left hand but Hendry avoids the punch easily.
Hendry defending well as Machete loads up on a big 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 Andres Machete will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Hendry's cut.
That's time! Machete's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hendry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hendry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machete.
Hendry connects with a looping right hand.
Hendry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machete counters with a head kick.
Machete throws a right hand that Hendry ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendry also avoids with ease.
Machete will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hendry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Colin Hendry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andres Machete is winning the standup battle so far.
Machete fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendry manages to avoid it.
Machete scores with a sloppy right hand. Hendry should have avoided that one.
Hendry avoids a kick to the body.
Machete works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hendry.
Hendry misses with a body shot.
Hendry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machete at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machete ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete wants to slow Hendry down by chopping away at his legs.
Machete tries to move into range but Hendry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machete defending well as Hendry loads up on a big left hand.
Hendry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machete slips a jab and a cross from Hendry.
Machete connects with a nice looking jab.
Machete connects with a looping right hand.
Hendry blocks a head kick by Machete.
Machete drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machete scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hendry lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendry lands an overhand right.
Hendry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machete thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete tries a low kick but Hendry avoids it.
Machete ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hendry lands a nice shot to the body.
Machete moves out of range as Hendry strikes.
Hendry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machete.
Hendry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machete jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hendry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machete walks into a straight right hand from Hendry.
Hendry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Machete. That one must have hurt.
Hendry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hendry throws a push kick but Machete slaps the foot to one side.
Machete fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hendry on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Machete there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hendry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hendry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machete just misses with a punch to the body.
Machete throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hendry on the side of the head.
Hendry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machete walks into a jab.
Hendry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hendry cracks Machete with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machete thows a body shot but no joy.
Andres Machete is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Hendry misses.
Hendry throws a series of punches but Machete avoids them all with ease.
Machete throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machete looks to throw the jab but Hendry is out of range.
A jab from Machete does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendry takes a swing at Machete's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Hendry tenderised Machete's leg. Machete is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hendry stuns Machete with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hendry misses with a lunging right hand
and Machete counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hendry throws a hook but Machete avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machete.
Machete checks a leg kick.
Machete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendry.
Hendry misses the shot to the body.
Hendry 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.
Machete lunges at Hendry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hendry's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendry misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machete.
Nice shot by Hendry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Hendry.
Well Machete 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andres Machete!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tao.
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
Tao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanks.
Tao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Homunculus Alembic in the buildup to the fight.
Tao lands a nice looking body shot.
Tao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanks dips to his left and cracks Tao with an uppercut!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tao. Hanks shrugs it off though.
Hanks thumps Tao with a low kick.
Tao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tao.
Hanks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been informed that Hanks has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tao at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tao throws a big shot that misses.
Tao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanks throws a nice looking combination but Tao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tao.
Tao tests Hanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tao avoids the body shot from Hanks.
Hanks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tao misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Tao.
Hanks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tao moves out of range of the body kick from Hanks.
Hanks checks a leg kick.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Hanks misses with a leg kick.
Tao scores with a nice strike.
Tao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanks can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanks. Tao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tao lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tao rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanks thows a leg kick but Tao checks it
letting Tao counter with a right hand.
Hanks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanks.
It looks like Craig Hanks has been cut.
Good leg kick by Hanks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yang Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Tao misses its intended target.
Hanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Tao.
Hanks throws out a leg kick but Tao moves out of range and Hanks only half commits.
Hanks scores with a nice strike.
Hanks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
Hanks misses with a kick to the body.
Tao lands with a hook. Hanks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanks misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanks throws a hook but Tao avoids it easily.
Hanks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tao. That one must have hurt.
Tao avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanks. Tao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tao scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao misses with an uppercut. Hanks saw that one coming.
A jab from Tao misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanks as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Hanks is predictable there
and Tao counters with an inside leg kick.
Hanks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tao takes a step back to recover.
Tao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tao. Tao obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Tao.
Tao connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanks.
Hanks moves out of range of the body kick from Tao.
Tao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanks can pounce on him.
Tao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crunch! Tao slams his shin into Hanks's torso.
Hanks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tao throws a leg kick but Hanks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanks.
Hanks 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crunch! Tao slams his shin into Hanks's torso.
Hanks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanks missing with a left hand there. Tao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Tao.
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 Yang Tao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Hanks'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.
Hanks misses with a low kick.
A jab from Tao misses.
Tao throws a low kick but Hanks moves out of range easily.
Hanks scores with a jab. Tao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao throws a nice head kick!
Hanks thumps Tao with a low kick.
Tao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tao throws a solid leg kick but Hanks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tao.
Hanks misses with a kick to the body.
Hanks scores with a nice head shot.
Tao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tao throws out a leg kick but Hanks moves out of range and Tao only half commits.
Tao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanks blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hanks misses.
Yang Tao is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanks throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tao.
Tao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanks swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Tao.
Tao cracks Hanks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanks.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tao.
Hanks throws a body kick that misses
and Hanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanks thows a body shot but no joy.
Tao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanks checks it well.
Tao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks checks the leg kick nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tao connects with a solid leg kick.
Tao tried to score with a low kick but Hanks checks it.
Hanks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tao's calf.
Hanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanks misses with a straight left.
Tao throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hanks.
Hanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tao. Tao obviously looking to wear him down.
Tao jabs Hanks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tao misses with a kick to the body.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Hanks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Hanks avoids it.
Tao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tao throws a low kick but Hanks moves out of range easily.
Tao lands a leg kick that knocks Hanks off balance momentarily.
Tao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanks at a distance.
Tao throws a shot to the body.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Hanks.
Tao wants to slow Hanks down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanks checks a leg kick.
Hanks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tao.
Tao throws a hook to the side of Hanks's head but Hanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Hanks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Hanks moved away.
Hanks throws a body kick that misses
and Tao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanks throws a leg kick that misses.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Tao tests Hanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tao's calf.
Tao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanks has time to react.
Tao thumps Hanks with a low kick.
Hanks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao lands with a hook. Hanks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao ducks under a wild hook from Hanks.
Tao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Hanks'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. This is the final round!
Hanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanks avoids a kick to the body.
Tao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tao loads up on a big right hand but Hanks slips the punch.
Tao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanks lands a jab.
Tao scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tao. Tao obviously looking to wear him down.
Tao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hanks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanks checks a low kick from Tao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks blocks a head kick by Tao.
Tao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tao.
Tao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tao blocks the body kick.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Hanks digs a good body shot into Tao's ribs.
Hanks scores with a head kick.
Hanks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanks is out of range and Tao settles back down.
Hanks loads up on a big right hand but Tao slips the punch.
Hanks looks to land a body kick but Tao moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tao.
Craig Hanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanks throws a low kick but Tao moves out of range easily.
Tao throws a body punch but Hanks moves out of range.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tao lands a front kick.
Jab by Hanks.
Tao ducks under a wild hook from Hanks.
Hanks throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanks missing with a left hand there. Tao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanks.
Hanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tao counters with a thumping low kick.
Hanks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks avoids the head kick by Tao.
Tao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanks misses with a hook. Tao ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Tao.
Hanks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tao.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanks.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Hanks misses.
Tao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hanks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tao.
Hanks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tao is able to avoid easily.
Tao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hanks walks into a stiff left hand from Tao.
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!
Hanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tao throws a head kick that misses.
Tao lands with a nice body kick.
Tao scores with a hook to the body. Hanks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tao lands a high kick!
Hanks throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tao moves away.
Tao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanks.
Tao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanks.
Tao thumps Hanks with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanks.
Tao lands with a hook. Hanks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanks thuds a left hand into Tao's body.
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 Yang Tao.
Well Tao 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Tao!
Yang Tao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier has chosen Rockstar-Chamillionaire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chauncey Silvestre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Peltier!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvestre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peltier on the side of the head.
Peltier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chauncey Silvestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvestre throws a leg kick but Peltier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silvestre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peltier circles away quickly and effectively.
Peltier fails to land the takedown.
Silvestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peltier avoids a kick to the body.
Silvestre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peltier under the eye.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Peltier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Peltier misses with a head kick.
Silvestre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peltier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silvestre avoids it really well and circles away.
Silvestre just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier throws a body punch but Silvestre moves out of range.
Silvestre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peltier.
Silvestre throws a leg kick that misses.
Peltier misses with a body kick.
Silvestre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Peltier will feel that in the morning.
Peltier fails to land the takedown.
Chauncey Silvestre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Peltier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silvestre.
Peltier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silvestre.
Peltier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silvestre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silvestre throws a shot to the body.
Silvestre looks for the body kick but Peltier saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier blocks the body kick.
Silvestre throws a hook but Peltier blocks it.
A left lands for Silvestre.
Silvestre scores with a takedown into Peltier's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peltier looking for a guillotine here but Silvestre defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvestre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peltier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silvestre throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre wants to control from the top but Peltier keeps moving.
Silvestre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silvestre wants to control from the top but Peltier keeps moving.
Silvestre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peltier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silvestre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peltier working a defensive guard but Silvestre passes into half guard.
Silvestre is just content to waste time from the top position. Peltier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peltier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peltier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silvestre postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peltier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silvestre defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauncey Silvestre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peltier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silvestre but Silvestre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown but Silvestre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peltier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silvestre throws a jab but it's blocked by Peltier.
Silvestre throws a body kick that misses
and Peltier counters with a shoot takedown. Silvestre fights it but they end up in guard.
Silvestre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peltier is one step ahead there.
Peltier is fighting to break Silvestre's control of his arms but Silvestre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peltier looking to pass the guard.
Peltier throws an elbow that misses. Silvestre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peltier's guard. Nice move by Silvestre!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre won't allow Peltier to sweep him here.
Silvestre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvestre wants to control from the top but Peltier keeps moving.
Silvestre postures up.
Silvestre wants to pass the guard but Peltier is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Peltier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peltier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Silvestre.
Silvestre lands a nice hook to Peltier's body. Peltier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silvestre.
Silvestre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peltier misses with an uppercut.
Silvestre lands with a nice body kick.
Silvestre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Peltier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Silvestre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre tries to buck Peltier off but Peltier is having none of it.
Peltier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peltier tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Peltier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silvestre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier tries to get to full guard but Silvestre has control of the leg.
Silvestre is thwarting Peltier's attempts to control the position.
Silvestre winds up and cracks Peltier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silvestre is pressing down on Peltier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peltier is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier looking for submissions off his back.
Silvestre is trying to control the action in half guard but Peltier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zane Peltier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Silvestre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A clash of legs there as Silvestre blocks the low kick.
Horrible takedown by Peltier or perhaps it was just good defense by Silvestre which made him look bad.
Peltier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silvestre avoids it really well and circles away.
Silvestre lands a glancing blow to the side of Peltier's head.
Peltier misses with a head kick.
Silvestre blocks a leg kick.
Peltier ducks under a wild hook from Silvestre.
Silvestre pushes Peltier away with a front kick.
Silvestre throws a low kick but Peltier avoids it.
Silvestre looks for the body kick but Peltier saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier misses with a body kick.
Silvestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltier was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvestre.
Silvestre lands a really nice looking cross but Peltier seems unphased.
Silvestre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silvestre lands with a straight right. Peltier didn't see that one coming.
Peltier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvestre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silvestre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silvestre throws a lazy uppercut
and Peltier counters with a single leg into guard. Silvestre didn't expect that.
Peltier working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peltier being controlled here momentarily.
Peltier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zane Peltier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silvestre keeping full guard, as Peltier tries to pass.
Silvestre has his hands on Peltier's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silvestre keeping moving, preventing Peltier from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Chauncey Silvestre wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silvestre cracks Peltier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silvestre catches Peltier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Peltier or perhaps it was just good defense by Silvestre which made him look bad.
Chauncey Silvestre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silvestre as he avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Silvestre.
Peltier tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvestre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Peltier to the mat! Peltier manages to get full guard.
Peltier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peltier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silvestre trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvestre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peltier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silvestre has picked Peltier up and slammed him! Peltier can't keep hold of the triangle and Silvestre manages to pass to side control!
Peltier wants to control but Silvestre postures up.
Peltier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silvestre lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peltier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvestre with the ground and pound from mount.
Peltier is looking to improve his position but Silvestre isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauncey Silvestre clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silvestre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peltier misses with a takedown attempt - Silvestre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peltier misses with a takedown attempt - Silvestre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peltier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Peltier slips a straight right by Silvestre.
Peltier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Peltier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silvestre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silvestre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peltier is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre is trying to get back to full guard.
Peltier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peltier working the head and body with strikes.
Peltier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silvestre's head.
Peltier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silvestre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peltier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silvestre is just riding it out for now. Peltier eventually gives up the hold.
Silvestre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peltier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silvestre manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peltier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peltier throws a strike but Silvestre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Peltier 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre wants to control from the top but Peltier keeps moving.
Peltier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silvestre trying to control but Peltier is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silvestre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peltier keeping moving, preventing Silvestre from controlling successfully.
Silvestre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier trying to control the position.
Peltier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peltier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvestre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peltier trying to keep a closed guard but Silvestre is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltier working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silvestre has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zane Peltier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silvestre scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Silvestre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silvestre tests Peltier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvestre throws a leg kick which misses Peltier's front leg but catches the back leg as Peltier tries to avoid it.
Peltier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvestre throws a body punch but Peltier moves out of range.
Silvestre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peltier scoring well with a low kick there.
Silvestre lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Peltier.
Peltier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Silvestre.
Silvestre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peltier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Peltier connects with a couple of short punches.
Silvestre trying to keep a closed guard but Peltier is proving a slippery customer.
Peltier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peltier postures up and lands a big shot to Silvestre's brow.
Silvestre keeping moving, preventing Peltier from controlling successfully.
Peltier wants to pass the guard but Silvestre is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Peltier!
Peltier gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peltier trying to control from the bottom.
Peltier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silvestre pulls his head out easily.
Peltier wants to improve his position but Silvestre is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silvestre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silvestre stalling away here and it's allowed Peltier to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Silvestre trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvestre with a nice head shot there.
Silvestre stands and throws Peltier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Peltier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier is trying to get back to full guard.
Peltier looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silvestre lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silvestre throwing shots but Peltier is blocking nicely.
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 Chauncey Silvestre.
I think Silvestre 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chauncey Silvestre!
Chauncey Silvestre retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chauncey Silvestre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Autumn Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys as his entrance music. Brick Tires has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Tires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Autumn Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Tires counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Tires misses
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter 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.
Tires gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunter.
Tires throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tires throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Tires only half commits.
Tires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tires throws a leg kick that misses.
Tires chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tires walks into a left hand.
Tires throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Tires throws a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tires seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tires takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tires has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tires struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Tires.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tires lands a body shot.
Hunter looks winded!
Tires throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Tires tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Tires looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tires swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tires's elbow.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunter lands a right hand.
Tires lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tires is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Tires controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tires lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter working hard to break the clinch.
Tires swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Tires.
A short body shot lands from Tires as the two fighters clinch.
Tires gets through Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tires lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunter 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.
Tires thows a body shot but no joy.
Tires attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tires clinches up against the cage.
Tires tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tires scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tires lands with a right to the head.
Hunter tries to break the clinch but Tires is controlling the position.
Tires lands a shoulder strike.
Tires can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tires lands with a right to the head.
Tires goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tires can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Tires struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Tires digs a right hand into Hunter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunter's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tires.
Tires misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tires lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Tires on the inside.
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!
Tires throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Tires tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
A short right from Tires.
Tires lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
It looks like Autumn Hunter has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tires.
Tires scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tires lands with a right to the head.
Tires drops Hunter onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hunter is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hunter is rocked!
Tires is muscling Hunter up against the cage and as Hunter bounces back off, Tires cracks him with a huge right hand! Hunter crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brick Tires!
An out of breath Brick Tires thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunn comes into the arena with Go to Sleep - Eminem blaring out of the sound system. Schtrappe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schtrappe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schtrappe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bunn on the side of the head.
Bunn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gary Bunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe scores with a sloppy right hand. Bunn should have avoided that one.
Bunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bunn takes a swing at Schtrappe's ribcage but misses.
Schtrappe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunn. Bunn obviously looking to wear him down.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Bunn avoids it easily.
Bunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunn.
Bunn loads up on a big right hand but Schtrappe slips the punch.
Bunn misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Bunn.
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!
Bunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe throws a chopping leg kick but Bunn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schtrappe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunn throws out a leg kick but Schtrappe moves out of range and Bunn only half commits.
Schtrappe connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schtrappe misses with a looping right.
Bunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Bunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schtrappe. That's going to slow Bunn down.
Schtrappe stuffs the takedown.
Schtrappe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunn.
Bunn wants to slow Schtrappe down by chopping away at his legs.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunn feints and then cracks Schtrappe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schtrappe down.
Bunn misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming.
Schtrappe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schtrappe's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schtrappe wants to stand but Bunn is controlling the position.
Bunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schtrappe wants to stand and escape but Bunn is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bunn won't allow Schtrappe to get back to his feet.
Bunn throwing strikes from guard but Schtrappe blocks nicely.
Bunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunn passes Schtrappe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schtrappe taking some punishment here, with Bunn in his half guard.
Schtrappe wants to get back to his feet.
Schtrappe is trying to control but can't.
Bunn 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.
Bunn is looking to stall here but Schtrappe recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn throwing strikes from guard but Schtrappe blocks nicely.
Schtrappe keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
Bunn postures up in Schtrappe's guard and throws a big left but Schtrappe blocks it.
Bunn throwing strikes but missing.
Bunn trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
Bunn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn throws an elbow that misses. Schtrappe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunn's guard. Nice move by Schtrappe!
Bunn controlling Schtrappe's posture.
Bunn seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schtrappe has passed into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bunn pushes Schtrappe away with a front kick.
Schtrappe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunn can pounce on him.
Bunn throws a shot from downtown. Schtrappe moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Schtrappe.
Bunn moves out of range as Schtrappe strikes.
Schtrappe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Schtrappe's head.
Bunn thows a leg kick but Schtrappe checks it
and Schtrappe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schtrappe throws a push kick but Bunn slaps the foot to one side.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schtrappe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunn.
Bunn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schtrappe lands with a nice body punch.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Bunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the side of Bunn's head but Bunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Bunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schtrappe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Schtrappe lands with a good body shot.
Schtrappe misses with a hook. Bunn ducked under it nicely.
Bunn misses with a kick to the body.
Schtrappe tries to move into range but Bunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gary Bunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunn.
Schtrappe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bunn is out of range.
Bunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Bunn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schtrappe checks it well.
Bunn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schtrappe back to the cage. Bunn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bunn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunn.
Schtrappe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bunns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schtrappe.
Bunn misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunn, as that shot connected.
Bunn throws a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bunn.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunn.
Schtrappe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bunn.
Schtrappe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schtrappe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bunn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schtrappe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunn.
Schtrappe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schtrappe connects with a body shot that sends Bunn's belly button to the back.
Bunn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bunn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schtrappe - the referee stops the clock and Bunn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schtrappe. Bunn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe tries to clinch there but Bunn circles away.
That kick from Bunn tenderised Schtrappe's leg. Schtrappe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schtrappe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Schtrappe throws a good cross that connects.
Schtrappe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schtrappe takes a swing at Bunn's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Schtrappe. Beautiful body shot.
Bunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Schtrappe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunn's head.
Bunn lands a jab to Schtrappe's midsection.
Schtrappe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schtrappe scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schtrappe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jacque Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schtrappe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bunns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schtrappe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunn looks to throw the jab but Schtrappe is out of range.
Bunn is looking to slow Schtrappe down with leg kicks.
Bunn tries to land a leg kick but Schtrappe saw it coming and moves away.
Bunn gets the takedown into side control.
Schtrappe being controlled for a moment.
Bunn trying to control the action but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schtrappe is trying to get back to his feet.
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 Gary Bunn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab lands there for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bunn throws a low kick but Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Bunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Bunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunn motions for Schtrappe to come forward. Bunn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunn avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Schtrappe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bunn - the referee stops the clock and Schtrappe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bunn. Schtrappe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schtrappe enables Bunn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schtrappe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schtrappe wants to stand up but Bunn is controlling him.
Bunn trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Schtrappe has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schtrappe is looking to stand up but Bunn isn't so interested in that idea.
Bunn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bunn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bunn is working Schtrappe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schtrappe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunn.
Schtrappe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick nicely.
Bunn slips under a jab.
Schtrappe connects with a looping right hand.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bunn, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Schtrappe there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schtrappe, right into the meat.
Bunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schtrappe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schtrappe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schtrappe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schtrappe circles away.
Schtrappe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bunn. Bunn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bunn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Bunn lands.
Schtrappe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe takes one on the button.
Bunn cracks Schtrappe with an open hand slap.
Schtrappe moves out of range as Bunn throws a body kick.
Bunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schtrappe. Schtrappe obviously looking to wear him down.
Bunn tries to move into range but Schtrappe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schtrappe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schtrappe tries to throw a body punch but Bunn avoids it by throwing Schtrappe back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunn.
A right hook to the body lands for Bunn.
Bunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunn blocks a body shot from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bunn's efforts to push away.
Bunn can't find room to land a body shot as Schtrappe controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunn lands a body punch.
Schtrappe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunn tries for a takedown but Schtrappe manages to get underhooks.
Bunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Schtrappe has double underhooks.
Schtrappe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe lands a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe can't find room to land a body shot as Bunn controls the action.
Bunn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schtrappe prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunn is looking to control Schtrappe's arms but Schtrappe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bunn has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schtrappe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schtrappe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gary Bunn 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!
Bunn tries to score with a low kick but Schtrappe moves his leg out of the way.
Bunn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schtrappe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schtrappe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunn.
Bunn trying to control from half guard but Schtrappe is working away.
Bunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schtrappe pushes Bunn off but Bunn dives into side control.
Schtrappe wants to control but Bunn postures up.
Bunn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schtrappe some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe wants to get back to his feet.
Bunn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bunn misses with the ground and pound.
Schtrappe seems a little lost for a moment, as Bunn dominates the positioning.
Bunn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Schtrappe wants to get back to his feet.
Bunn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe wants to control but Bunn postures up.
Gary Bunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Schtrappe wants to get back to his feet.
Schtrappe prevents Bunn from moving into mount.
Bunn trying to control the action but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
Bunn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Schtrappe is trying to buck Bunn off.
Bunn slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Schtrappe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bunn controlling from side mount.
Schtrappe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schtrappe to see if he's OK.
Schtrappe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Bunn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Schtrappe is not content to let Bunn control the position.
Bunn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunn wants to control for a moment but Schtrappe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bunn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn had his way with Jacque Schtrappe in 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. This is the final round!
Schtrappe throws out a loose jab but Bunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range and Bunn settles back down.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up but Bunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Schtrappe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schtrappe misses with a looping left.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Bunn.
Bunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunn.
Schtrappe thumps Bunn with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunn.
Bunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
Schtrappe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Bunn misses.
Bunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
Bunn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn looks to throw the jab but Schtrappe is out of range.
Bunn scores with a nice strike.
Schtrappe slips a jab from Bunn.
Bunn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schtrappe throws out a loose jab but Bunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schtrappe lands a right hook to the body.
Bunn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunn.
Bunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Bunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schtrappe.
Bunn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a body punch but Bunn moves out of range.
Jacque Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the body kick from Bunn.
Bunn takes one to the chin there.
Bunn throws a solid leg kick but Schtrappe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bunn.
Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Bunn ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schtrappe!
Bunn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Schtrappe wants to get back to his feet but Bunn drags him back down.
Bunn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schtrappe to see if he's OK.
Bunn throwing strikes but Schtrappe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bunn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schtrappe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bunn is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn is not content to let Schtrappe control the position.
Schtrappe misses with the ground and pound.
Bunn is trying to control Schtrappe's posture but Schtrappe avoids it.
Schtrappe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bunn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe working the head and body with strikes.
Bunn is looking to improve his position.
Schtrappe working Bunn over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunn is looking for a sweep. Schtrappe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bunn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bunn!
Gary Bunn retains his lightweight title!
Gary Bunn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, FAME. Tokhtakhounov has chosen Ministry - Thieves as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
Diggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokhtakhounov is just out of range.
Tokhtakhounov slips a straight right by Diggs.
Diggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tokhtakhounov 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 Diggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tokhtakhounov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggs.
Diggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokhtakhounov counters with an inside leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Diggs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokhtakhounov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Tokhtakhounov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy body kick from Diggs
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Diggs misses.
Diggs scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs checks a leg kick nicely.
Tokhtakhounov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a head kick by Diggs.
Diggs walks into a straight right hand from Tokhtakhounov.
Diggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tokhtakhounov can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokhtakhounov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokhtakhounov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diggs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diggs will feel that in the morning.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body kick.
Diggs misses with the body kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a left to the body.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov cracks Diggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diggs shoots in for a double leg but Tokhtakhounov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tokhtakhounov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tokhtakhounov catches Diggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tokhtakhounov misses the shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggs's sensitive parts.
Tokhtakhounov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diggs is out of range and Tokhtakhounov settles back down.
Diggs throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Diggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Tokhtakhounov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tokhtakhounov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs looks for the body kick but Tokhtakhounov saw that one coming.
Tokhtakhounov moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Tokhtakhounov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diggs.
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diggs.
Tokhtakhounov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tokhtakhounov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diggs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Diggs
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tokhtakhounov - that will leave a mark!
Diggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tokhtakhounov throws a front kick that sends Diggs stumbling back into the cage.
Diggs is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov walks into a straight right hand from Diggs.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a hook. Diggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokhtakhounov. That's going to slow Diggs down.
Diggs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov walks into a stiff left hand from Diggs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Tokhtakhounov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tokhtakhounov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tokhtakhounov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Tokhtakhounov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diggs misses with a leg kick.
Diggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Tokhtakhounov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggs at a distance.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Tokhtakhounov scoring well with a low kick there.
Tokhtakhounov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokhtakhounov clobbers Diggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tokhtakhounov digs a good hook to Diggs's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tokhtakhounov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diggs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tokhtakhounov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diggs under the eye.
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tokhtakhounov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tokhtakhounov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tokhtakhounov throws a solid leg kick but Diggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to slow Diggs down with leg kicks.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Diggs misses.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into Tokhtakhounov's ribs.
Tokhtakhounov loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs tries to land a front kick but Tokhtakhounov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tokhtakhounov moves away from the strike by Diggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tokhtakhounov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diggs.
Diggs trying to control the position but Tokhtakhounov is working away.
Diggs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokhtakhounov is not content to let Diggs control the position.
Tokhtakhounov tries to buck Diggs off but Diggs is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov is still trying to improve position.
Diggs trying to control the position but Tokhtakhounov is working away.
Tokhtakhounov is looking for a sweep.
Tokhtakhounov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Diggs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Diggs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to regain half guard here but Diggs keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throwing strikes but Tokhtakhounov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tokhtakhounov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tokhtakhounov stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokhtakhounov takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to chop away at Diggs's legs.
Tokhtakhounov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the leg kick from Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tokhtakhounov.
Diggs feints and then cracks Tokhtakhounov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tokhtakhounov down.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick that Diggs semi-blocks.
It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a looping right.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokhtakhounov connects with an inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov slips under a jab from Diggs.
Tokhtakhounov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diggs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That has opened up Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. Diggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diggs avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs thuds his right hand into Tokhtakhounov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to score with low kicks.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab. Diggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Diggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Diggs as he checks the leg kick.
Diggs dodges the punch combination from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diggs feints and then cracks Tokhtakhounov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tokhtakhounov down.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The cut above Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that misses.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick which misses Diggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Diggs tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs throws a body punch but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov looks to land a body kick but Diggs moved away.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice right hand.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Diggs checks it.
Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diggs's head backwards.
Diggs wants to slow Tokhtakhounov down by chopping away at his legs.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tokhtakhounov. That one must have hurt.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Tokhtakhounov moves away and avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov jabs at Diggs's body.
Tokhtakhounov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tokhtakhounov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tokhtakhounov cracks Diggs with an open hand slap.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs tries to land a front kick but Tokhtakhounov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggs punishes Tokhtakhounov's body with a nice straight punch.
Diggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Tokhtakhounov ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown but Tokhtakhounov shows good takedown defense.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokhtakhounov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tokhtakhounov misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggs's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Tokhtakhounov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs cracks Tokhtakhounov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Tokhtakhounov tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Nice uppercut lands for Tokhtakhounov. That snapped Diggs's head back.
Diggs misses with a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokhtakhounov throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a single leg into guard. Tokhtakhounov didn't expect that.
Moses Diggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diggs controlling from the top position.
Tokhtakhounov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Diggs is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a punch to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head punch that misses.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the head strike.
Tokhtakhounov lands a hook that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tokhtakhounov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tokhtakhounov backwards.
Tokhtakhounov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the head strike.
Diggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Tokhtakhounov has double underhooks.
Diggs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tokhtakhounov regains guard immediately.
Diggs passes into half guard.
Well, if Diggs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diggs looks to land a strike but Tokhtakhounov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looking to sit in guard and control but Tokhtakhounov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diggs is working an open guard so Tokhtakhounov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tokhtakhounov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diggs.
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!
Diggs tries to land a front kick but Tokhtakhounov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tokhtakhounov throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs lands an overhand right.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diggs.
Diggs takes a swing at Tokhtakhounov's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs connects with a right hand. Tokhtakhounov shakes it off.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a leg kick.
Diggs blocks the body kick.
Diggs punishes Tokhtakhounov's body with a nice straight punch.
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tokhtakhounov avoids the body shot from Diggs.
A lazy left from Tokhtakhounov finds it's target.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tokhtakhounov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tokhtakhounov if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs lands with a slapping head kick.
Tokhtakhounov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diggs will feel that in the morning.
Diggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diggs throws a leg kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov digs a good body shot into Diggs's ribs.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tokhtakhounov throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Tokhtakhounov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diggs.
Tokhtakhounov swings widly with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tokhtakhounov won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Diggs crashes against the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov is not content to let Diggs control the position.
Diggs laying and praying for a moment but Tokhtakhounov takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs had his way with Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tokhtakhounov looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Tokhtakhounov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diggs blocks a low kick nicely.
Diggs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tokhtakhounov checks a leg kick.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with a low kick but Diggs moves his leg out of the way.
Tokhtakhounov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Diggs.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tokhtakhounov. That did some damage!
Tokhtakhounov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov slaps away a takedown attempt from Diggs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hook to the body.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tokhtakhounov.
Jab, jab by Tokhtakhounov - just one landing.
Tokhtakhounov throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tokhtakhounov.
The fighters circling - Tokhtakhounov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs checks a leg kick nicely.
Diggs throws a solid leg kick but Tokhtakhounov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diggs.
Moses Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs lands a slapping body shot.
Diggs scores with a jab.
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!
Tokhtakhounov thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it
so Diggs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tokhtakhounov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Diggs trying to control but Tokhtakhounov is working from the bottom.
Diggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokhtakhounov is keeping the position for now.
Diggs is looking to advance position but Tokhtakhounov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is working to get back to half guard.
Tokhtakhounov wants to get back to his feet but Diggs is holding on tight.
Diggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tokhtakhounov controlling the position easily from mount.
Tokhtakhounov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A bone on bone clash there as Tokhtakhounov blocks the leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick that knocks Diggs off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the leg kick from Diggs.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diggs is able to avoid easily.
Tokhtakhounov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Diggs blocks the body kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokhtakhounov. That's going to slow Diggs down.
Diggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tokhtakhounov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Diggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tokhtakhounov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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