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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 1245 p4p, 140 weight class) and Jimmy Doyle (ranked 1507 p4p, 163 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by Ghetts - Artillery. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bishop
vs
Doyle

178 cm
29
148 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

171 cm
38
150 lbs
23 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Doyle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doyle tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Doyle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doyle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Doyle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Doyle throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Doyle throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop cracks Doyle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doyle misses with a looping left.
Bishop fires out a quick counter leg kick but Doyle just manages to avoid it.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Bishop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doyle misses with an uppercut
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doyle is looking to score with low kicks.
Doyle walks into a straight right hand from Bishop.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Doyle does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Doyle saw that one coming.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop is looking to slow Doyle down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Doyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Bishop scores with a jab.
Doyle scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop 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.
Doyle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Doyle seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doyle pinned against the cage. Doyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doyle slips under a jab from Bishop.
Doyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Doyle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle working aggressively here.

Bishop jumps guard and drags Doyle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Doyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.

Bishop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doyle defends well.
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bishop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Doyle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doyle throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Doyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Nice defenses there by Doyle.
Bishop sets himself, and Doyle steps forward looking for the clinch! Bishop avoids it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doyle.
Doyle throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimmy Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doyle in his tracks.
Doyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
Doyle connects with a single shot there.
Doyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but Doyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doyle tries to clinch
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Doyle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doyle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Doyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doyle.
Doyle misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Doyle's shoulder, as Doyle tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Doyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Doyle jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Bishop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doyle quickly recovers to half guard.
Bishop lands strikes from half guard.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyle keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doyle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bishop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doyle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop looks to land a strike but Doyle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Doyle has his foot on Bishop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bishop works his way back into a safe position though.
Doyle working a defensive guard here.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Doyle is retaining full guard.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
Doyle is looking to stand up but Bishop isn't so interested in that idea.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doyle drops his hands momentarily and Bishop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doyle.
Doyle connects with a body shot that sends Bishop's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. Doyle tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doyle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop takes a swing at Doyle's ribcage but misses.
Doyle moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Doyle saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Doyle misses.
Bishop slips a jab from Doyle.
Doyle slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Doyle moves away and avoids it.
Bishop scores with a jab.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Doyle.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Bishop stands up and beckons Doyle to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle slips a straight right by Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Doyle blocks a jab.
Doyle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doyle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bishop thumps Doyle with a low kick.
Bishop throws a hook but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doyle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doyles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Doyle keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Doyle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Doyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Doyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Doyle.
Doyle 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.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyle wants to counter with a clinch but Bishop pushes him away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doyle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doyle. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Bishop.

Bishop feints and as Doyle raises his hands in defense, Bishop changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bishop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doyle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Doyle closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Doyle.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop pushes Doyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doyle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doyle tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle prevents a body shot from Bishop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop gets through Doyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doyle's elbow.
Doyle lands a left hand.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Doyle takes a shot to the head.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Doyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle blocking some punches.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doyle blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Doyle tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle blocks an uppercut.
Jimmy Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle blocking some punches.
Doyle scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
A left hand lands to the body for Doyle.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bishop tries to work over Doyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Doyle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop is working Doyle over against the cage.
Doyle cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Doyle lands with a light punch inside.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doyle's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
Doyle lands a nice uppercut.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Doyle scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doyle misses with a straight left.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Bishop works Doyle's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Doyle misses.
Doyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doyle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doyle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doyle throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle misses with a looping right.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.

Doyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doyle scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Doyle blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Doyle gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doyle.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Doyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Doyle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishop 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bogard (ranked 3054 p4p, 343 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 809 p4p, 108 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bogard
vs
Kaunismieli

186 cm
34
193 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

183 cm
43
192 lbs
44 - 20 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

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 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Terry Bogard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaunismieli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Bogard misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogard sizes up Kaunismieli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Bogard.
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy head kick and Bogard moves out of range easily.
A cross from Bogard lands.
Bogard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaunismieli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogard.
Kaunismieli lands with a good body shot.
Kaunismieli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard lands with a good body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a jab when Bogard was well out of range.
Kaunismieli throws the kick towards the body but Bogard avoids it.
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
Bogard misses with a jab to the body
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Bogard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bogard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bogard doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaunismieli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogard throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bogard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Bogard misses.
Bogard swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogard throws out the jab.
Bogard takes one to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Kaunismieli swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bogard counter with a right hand.
Bogard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaunismieli's head backwards.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Bogard ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bogard throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaunismieli throws a poor cross that misses
and Bogard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kaunismieli's knee momentarily.
Bogard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bogard throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Bogard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogard.
A shot to the liver by Kaunismieli. Beautiful body shot.
Bogard misses with a hook.
Bogard dips to his left and cracks Kaunismieli with an uppercut!
Bogard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Bogard throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogard throws a wild body kick that Kaunismieli sees coming a mile off.
Kaunismieli misses with a leg kick.
Bogard misses with a hook to the body

and Kaunismieli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaunismieli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Bogard avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Bogard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bogard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kaunismieli up against the cage.
A short right from Bogard.
Still in the clinch, Kaunismieli scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Terry Bogard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Bogard thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bogard blocks the body kick.
Terry Bogard is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaunismieli's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaunismieli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bogard misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bogard misses with a body shot
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogard throws a wild body kick that Kaunismieli sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaunismieli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kaunismieli checks the leg kick.
Kaunismieli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Bogard misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy head kick and Bogard moves out of range easily.
Bogard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bogard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Bogard swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Bogard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Kaunismieli.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Bogard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaunismieli tries to land a front kick but Bogard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bogard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Bogard.
Bogard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot to the body.
Bogard throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Kaunismieli does no damage.
Kaunismieli lands with a straight right. Bogard didn't see that one coming.
Bogard with a jab.
Bogard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left lands for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Bogard's body.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Bogard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bogard - that will leave a mark!
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogard.
Kaunismieli misses with a kick to the body.
Bogard tries to land a body kick
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli connects with the punch.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bogard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bogard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Bogard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to Bogard's midsection.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Kaunismieli moves out of range easily.
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bogard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Bogard throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick which misses Bogard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bogard tries to avoid it.
Bogard misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaunismieli misses with a body kick.
Bogard looks for the body kick but Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
Bogard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaunismieli closes the distance but Bogard moves to the side
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Bogard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogard throws a wild body kick that Kaunismieli sees coming a mile off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut there from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli connects with a right hand. Bogard shakes it off.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bogard misses with a body punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bogard.
Kaunismieli misses with a kick to the body
letting Bogard counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bogard's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Kaunismieli.
Bogard thows a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it

and Kaunismieli counters by moving into the clinch.
Bogard is looking to control Kaunismieli's arms but Kaunismieli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bogard has his back to the cage.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Bogard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bogard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Bogard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bogard.
Bogard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Bogard avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.

Bogard breaks from the clinch.

Kaunismieli moves into range and clinches up with Bogard.
Kaunismieli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogard controls his hands.
Bogard blocking some punches.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogard.
Kaunismieli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bogard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Kaunismieli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bogard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogard throws a big counter combination but Kaunismieli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kaunismieli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaunismieli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bogard on the side of the head.
No joy there for Kaunismieli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaunismieli.
Bogard misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogard swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Bogard's body.
Kaunismieli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaunismieli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Terry Bogard stepped up to the mic, saying 'No excuses, you learn more from loses than you do from wins. Cheers!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gum Shoe (ranked 1024 p4p, 130 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 638 p4p, 84 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Shoe
vs
Hunt

178 cm
33
180 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

188 cm
33
175 lbs
24 - 17 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gum Shoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoe swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hunt throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Shoe is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shoe jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.

Shoe gets a clinch.
Shoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt tries to score a body lock takedown but Shoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Shoe misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Shoe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Shoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Shoe lands an uppercut.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike.

Shoe breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Shoe keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Shoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Shoe throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gum Shoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Hunt 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!
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoe circles away.
Shoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Shoe checks it
and Shoe counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Shoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Shoe avoids it easily.
Shoe swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shoe connects with a jab.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Shoe's leg but Shoe calmly moves out of range.
Shoe circles away from the clinch attempt.

Shoe darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Shoe lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hunt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shoe uses from the top position.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoe is one step ahead there.

Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Shoe passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shoe slows the pace down in half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shoe stands up out of the half guard.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Shoe misses with a hook to the body
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe connects with a single shot there.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not 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!
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.

Shoe clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's time! Shoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shoe's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt cracks Shoe with a good jab.

Shoe pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Shoe gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Gum Shoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt is leaning against Shoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shoe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt has Shoe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shoe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gum Shoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Shoe leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Shoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.

Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shoe looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Shoe misses with a body shot
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Shoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Shoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Shoe misses the target.
Hunt checks a low kick from Shoe.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Shoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Shoe catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Shoe. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoe scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Shoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
A big right from Shoe misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Hunt moves out of range as Shoe strikes.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shoe looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shoe swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hunt tries to land a front kick but Shoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Shoe's defenses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Shoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
Shoe throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shoe lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Shoe slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Shoe saw that one coming.
Shoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt flicks out a counter leg kick but Shoe steps away.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shoe scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shoe stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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!
Hunt slips under a jab.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Shoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Shoe throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.

Shoe clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt blocking some punches.
Shoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Shoe lands a right hand.
Hunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shoe walks away with a smile on his face. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Shoe staying out of range there.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Shoe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shoe has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Shoe's head.
Shoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt works on Shoe's body with a couple of short punches.

Hunt drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shoe is looking to stand up but Hunt won't let him.

Hunt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shoe doesn't defend quickly enough and Hunt has managed to lock this one up! Can Shoe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hunt on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Hunt!
An out of breath Paul Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Gum Shoe had this to say: 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 656 p4p, 85 weight class) and Tero Susi (ranked 796 p4p, 101 weight class). Kassim Magufuli I V could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tero Susi's chin.

Magufuli I V
vs
Susi

195 cm
29
216 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

190 cm
32
205 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Susi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi throws a hook but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Susi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Susi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magufuli I V throws out the jab.
Susi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magufuli I V fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Susi checks it well.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Magufuli I V's head but Magufuli I V sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magufuli I V lands a right hook to the body.
Susi misses with a straight right.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magufuli I V 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 Susi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Susi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magufuli I V gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Susi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magufuli I V avoids the head kick by Susi.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Susi looks to land a right hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range.
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Susi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Susi moves into the clinch.
Magufuli I V lands an uppercut.
Susi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Susi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Magufuli I V blocking some punches.
Magufuli I V working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magufuli I V lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Susi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Susi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Susi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Susi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Susi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magufuli I V defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magufuli I V is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magufuli I V avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Susi looking for a guillotine here but Magufuli I V defends easily.

Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Susi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magufuli I V passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magufuli I V tries to advance to mount but Susi denies him.
Susi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magufuli I V's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Susi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magufuli I V is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Susi is looking to improve his position.
Susi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Susi is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Susi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Susi is trying to control the position but Magufuli I V postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Susi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Susi swats away the attempt to clinch by Magufuli I V.
A big right from Magufuli I V misses.
Magufuli I V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Susi.
Susi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magufuli I V. Magufuli I V circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Susi misses with a combination
and Magufuli I V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Susi throws a right hand that misses

and Magufuli I V counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magufuli I V.
Susi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi tries to work over Magufuli I V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Magufuli I V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Susi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magufuli I V.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magufuli I V throws out a loose jab but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magufuli I V with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
Nice jab there from Susi.
Magufuli I V is looking to score with low kicks.
Susi feints a counter leg kick.
Susi lands with a straight right. Magufuli I V didn't see that one coming.
Magufuli I V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Susi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magufuli I V checks a leg kick nicely.
Magufuli I V walks into a jab.
Susi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magufuli I V pushes Susi away with a front kick.
Susi misses with a jab to the body
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susi misses with a looping left.
Tero Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi tries to move into range but Magufuli I V moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi throws a lazy head kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Susi! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Magufuli I V!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 178 p4p, 27 weight class) and Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 350 p4p, 50 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gravas
vs
Aquila Corvus

184 cm
29
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
32
187 lbs
23 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravas . Gravas obviously looking to wear him down.
Gravas 's corner calls for a 1-2. Gravas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gravas .
Gravas throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Aquila Corvus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Aquila Corvus misses.
Gravas misses with a looping right.
Aquila Corvus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gravas misses with a straight left.
Aquila Corvus flicks out a counter leg kick but Gravas steps away.
Gravas throws an overhand right that lands on Aquila Corvus's shoulder, as Aquila Corvus tries to avoid the shot.
Gravas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aquila Corvus cracks Gravas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Aquila Corvus blocks the leg kick.
Gravas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Aquila Corvus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gravas loads up on a big right hand but Aquila Corvus slips the punch.
Aquila Corvus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravas can pounce on him.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Aquila Corvus off balance momentarily.
Aquila Corvus missing with a left hand there. Gravas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas connects with the punch.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook but Gravas avoids it easily.
Aquila Corvus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravas .
Aquila Corvus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gravas .
Gravas scores with a spinning back kick!
Aquila Corvus looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Aquila Corvus.
Gravas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gravas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aquila Corvus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aquila Corvus drops his hands momentarily and Gravas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aquila Corvus.
Gravas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aquila Corvus's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aquila Corvus's sensitive parts.
Gravas misses with a hook. Aquila Corvus ducked under it nicely.
Aquila Corvus looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gravas moves out of range as Aquila Corvus strikes.
Aquila Corvus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas lands with a good body shot.
Gravas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus missing with a left hand there. Gravas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gravas !
Gravas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Aquila Corvus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gravas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aquila Corvus's head backwards.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick.
Gravas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas tries to land a leg kick but Aquila Corvus saw it coming and moves away.
Gravas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aquila Corvus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aquila Corvus slips a jab from Gravas .
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gravas .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aquila Corvus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut.
Gravas tries to score with a low kick but Aquila Corvus moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aquila Corvus! But no joy.
Aquila Corvus walks into a left hand.
Aquila Corvus misses with a head kick.
Gravas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravas lands a body shot.
Aquila Corvus sizes up Gravas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aquila Corvus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range of the body kick from Gravas .
Aquila Corvus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gravas .
Gravas tests Aquila Corvus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice strike.
Aquila Corvus throws a sloppy head kick and Gravas moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravas moves away from the strike by Aquila Corvus.
Gravas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Gravas tenderised Aquila Corvus's leg. Aquila Corvus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut. Gravas saw that one coming.
Gravas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab when Gravas was well out of range.
Gravas throws a hook to the side of Aquila Corvus's head but Aquila Corvus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aquila Corvus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gravas misses with a hook.
Gravas throws a body shot but no joy.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Aquila Corvus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravas .
Gravas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravas thuds his right hand into Aquila Corvus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gravas dips to his left and cracks Aquila Corvus with an uppercut!
Gravas takes one on the button.
Aquila Corvus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Latka Gravas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aquila Corvus connects with an inside leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gravas cracks Aquila Corvus with an open hand slap.
Gravas thuds a left hand into Aquila Corvus's body.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aquila Corvus.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aquila Corvus moves forwards but Gravas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gravas scores with a hook.
Gravas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gravas 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aquila Corvus under the eye.
Gravas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gravas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aquila Corvus can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Gravas does it's job there.
Aquila Corvus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gravas to score with a decent uppercut.
Gravas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gravas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravas throws a looping overhand right but Aquila Corvus ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gravas throws a looping overhand right but Aquila Corvus ducks down to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gravas throws a solid leg kick but Aquila Corvus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gravas .
Aquila Corvus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aquila Corvus throws out a powerful jab.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
Aquila Corvus misses with a wild body shot.
Gravas looks to score with a jab to the body but Aquila Corvus is just out of range.
Aquila Corvus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gravas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aquila Corvus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gravas .
Aquila Corvus throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
Gravas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aquila Corvus lands a head shot.
Aquila Corvus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravas throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aquila Corvus! But no joy.
Gravas thuds a left hand into Aquila Corvus's body.
Aquila Corvus staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravas throws a push kick but Aquila Corvus slaps the foot to one side.
A solid body kick from Gravas .
Aquila Corvus connects with a right hand. Gravas shakes it off.
Aquila Corvus cracks Gravas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gravas .
Aquila Corvus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aquila Corvus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas . Aquila Corvus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aquila Corvus misses with a kick to the body.
Aquila Corvus 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.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Aquila Corvus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gravas has got the better of the exchanges.
Gravas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aquila Corvus.
Gravas walks into a straight right hand from Aquila Corvus.
Latka Gravas is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Gravas .
Gravas just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aquila Corvus! But no joy.
Gravas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gravas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus throws a good cross that connects.
Aquila Corvus slips a jab from Gravas .
Gravas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aquila Corvus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravas .
A jab from Gravas misses.
Aquila Corvus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gravas finds it's way round the side to connect with Aquila Corvus's head.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aquila Corvus cracks the inside of Gravas 's front leg.
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravas scores with a leg kick.
Gravas scores with a nice right hand.
Gravas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Gravas misses.
Aquila Corvus flicks out a counter leg kick but Gravas steps away.
A slow jab from Gravas misses its intended target.
Aquila Corvus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gravas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aquila Corvus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Aquila Corvus blocks the low kick.
Gravas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aquila Corvus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gravas throws a big shot that misses.
Aquila Corvus takes one to the chin there.
Gravas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Aquila Corvus counter with a right hand.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range of the strikes.
Aquila Corvus loads up on a big right hand but Gravas slips the punch.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick that misses.
Gravas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aquila Corvus. Aquila Corvus obviously looking to wear him down.
Gravas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aquila Corvus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aquila Corvus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aquila Corvus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravas .
Aquila Corvus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Latka Gravas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gravas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Gravas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravas thumps Aquila Corvus with a low kick.
Gravas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Aquila Corvus responds with a good body kick, but Gravas manages to step out the way in time.
Gravas misses with a body shot
and Aquila Corvus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aquila Corvus is looking to score with low kicks.
Gravas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gravas moves out of range of the strikes.
Gravas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aquila Corvus throws out the jab.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
Gravas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aquila Corvus's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravas .
Gravas throws a shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Gravas digs a good hook to Aquila Corvus's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gravas just misses with a punch to the body.
Gravas moves away from the strike by Aquila Corvus.
Gravas misses with a straight right.
Gravas connects with a single shot there.
Gravas throws a solid leg kick but Aquila Corvus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gravas .
Aquila Corvus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gravas .
Aquila Corvus checks a low kick from Gravas .
Aquila Corvus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aquila Corvus finds it's way round the side to connect with Gravas 's head.
Aquila Corvus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Aquila Corvus misses.
Nice body kick there by Gravas .
Gravas scores with a jab to the body.
Aquila Corvus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Aquila Corvus misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravas feints and then cracks Aquila Corvus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aquila Corvus down.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Aquila Corvus misses
and Gravas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gravas jabs Aquila Corvus right on the nose. Aquila Corvus blinks but takes it well.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Gravas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aquila Corvus ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
Gravas thuds his shin into the meat of Aquila Corvus's side.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab when Gravas was well out of range.
Gravas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a looping left.
Gravas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aquila Corvus scores with a jab to the body.
Aquila Corvus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aquila Corvus! But no joy.
Gravas scores with a nice body kick.
Gravas is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Aquila Corvus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gravas fails to land with a series of punches.
Aquila Corvus thinks about the counter body kick.
Gravas lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook but Gravas avoids it easily.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the side of Gravas 's head but Gravas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gravas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aquila Corvus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Gravas misses.
Gravas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a body kick but Gravas moved away.
Gravas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.
Gravas tries to work over Aquila Corvus's front leg with a kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Gravas misses with a hook. Aquila Corvus ducked under it nicely.
Aquila Corvus blocks the body kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
Gravas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gravas .
Gravas throws a low kick but Aquila Corvus avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gravas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gravas misses the shot to the body.
Gravas works Aquila Corvus's body with a nice hook.
Gravas scores with a jab. Aquila Corvus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravas moves forwards but Aquila Corvus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aquila Corvus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Latka Gravas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gravas with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Gravas . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gravas .
Aquila Corvus walks into a straight right hand from Gravas .
Gravas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gravas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Latka Gravas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gravas 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hillary Trump (ranked 295 p4p, 35 weight class) and Archie Griffiths (ranked 46 p4p, 7 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trump
vs
Griffiths

169 cm
30
149 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

175 cm
34
147 lbs
22 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Groove Gear
Arcticus University: London

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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hillary Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Archie Griffiths!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Trump looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trump looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming.
Trump tries to clinch up but Griffiths circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffiths cracks Trump with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Griffiths tries to get set, Trump tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffiths manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Trump knows he should have avoided that one.
Trump slips a straight right by Griffiths.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Trump counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffiths paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Trump avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths cracks Trump with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trump misses with a two punch combination.
Trump scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Trump.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump lands a jab.

Trump darts in and clinches Griffiths up against the cage.
Griffiths scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.

Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths is looking to slow Trump down with leg kicks.
Griffiths throws a right hand that misses
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trump.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths misses with a right hand
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Trump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trump crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Trump gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Trump manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Trump saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trump throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Trump checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Trump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Trump instigates a clinch.
Trump prevents a body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to stall but Trump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Griffiths tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffiths.

Griffiths breaks the clinch.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump takes a jab right on the kisser.

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!
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Trump throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Trump walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Trump lands.
Trump tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trump swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
Trump lands a jab to the nose.
Trump checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump throws a nice looking combination but Griffiths bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffiths throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Trump blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griffiths misses with a right hand
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Trump moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
It looked like Trump was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Trump moves into range and clinches up with Griffiths.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffiths scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Trump counters with a series of strikes. Griffiths will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trump throws out the jab.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Griffiths gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Griffiths lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump tries to clinch up but Griffiths circles away and keeps his distance.
Trump misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffiths counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffiths misses with the body kick
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Griffiths throws a push kick but Trump slaps the foot to one side.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Trump pushes Griffiths up against the cage in a clinch.

Griffiths breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Trump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffiths avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffiths misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Trump down.
A punch lands to the side of Trump 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Trump sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trump is looking to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch.
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Trump avoids it.
As Griffiths tries to get set, Trump tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffiths manages to avoid the attempt.
Trump avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a jab.
Trump is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Trump's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Trump swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a nice body shot.
Griffiths's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trump under the eye.
Griffiths jabs at Trump's body.
Trump gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffiths jabs Trump right on the nose. Trump blinks but takes it well.
Griffiths walks into a stiff left hand from Trump.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Griffiths throws an off balance right hand
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trump is out of range.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Griffiths releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Griffiths plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Griffiths slips under a jab from Trump.
Griffiths only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trump is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Trump sees coming a mile off.
Trump slips a jab from Griffiths.
Trump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffiths fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trump checks it well.
Trump throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trump wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Trump.
Trump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trump's knee momentarily.
Trump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trump goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Trump takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trump seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths misses with a straight right.
Griffiths throws a hook but Trump avoids it easily.
As Griffiths tries to get set, Trump tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffiths manages to avoid the attempt.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trump takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Trump is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.

Trump clinches.
Griffiths wants to get back to striking at distance but Trump won't allow it.
Griffiths leaning against his opponent.
Griffiths trying to stall but Trump improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Griffiths.

Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Trump misses.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hillary Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trump darts in and clinches Griffiths up against the cage.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Trump is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffiths to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Griffiths.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land.
Griffiths misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths blocking some punches.

Trump pulls guard.
Griffiths trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Trump is trying to hold Griffiths in close to prevent damage but Griffiths has managed to pass into half guard.

Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Griffiths is very close to passing his half guard.
Griffiths takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trump is looking to control Griffiths's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Trump has his foot on Griffiths's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffiths works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffiths stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Trump is looking for a triangle but Griffiths pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffiths can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffiths gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Trump has his foot on Griffiths's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffiths works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Archie Griffiths!
Our winner, Archie Griffiths, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Nixon (ranked 136 p4p, 17 weight class) and Ja Wuan Robinson (ranked 77 p4p, 11 weight class). Robinson has chosen Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Nixon
vs
Wuan Robinson

188 cm
35
211 lbs
37 - 10 - 2

188 cm
33
208 lbs
28 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ja Wuan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands a high kick!
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson connects with a high kick.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson slips under a jab from Nixon.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nixon throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Robinson misses.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Robinson's knee but Robinson avoids it well.
Nixon tried to score with a low kick but Robinson checks it.
Crunch! Nixon slams his shin into Robinson's torso.
Nixon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon connects with a single shot there.

Nixon clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon taking a breather.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Nixon tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nixon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Robinson can turn it around.
Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nixon. That one must have hurt.
Nixon throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Robinson lands with a cross.
Robinson catches Nixon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Robinson.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Robinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Robinson connects with a jab.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Robinson lands but Nixon takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Robinson throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Robinson finds it's way through Nixon's defenses.
A head kick by Nixon misses
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Nixon slips a straight right by Robinson.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Robinson throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nixon takes one on the button.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Robinson.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robinson throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Nixon's shoulder, as Nixon tries to avoid the shot.
Nixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nixon stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nixon cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Robinson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Nixon misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Robinson.

Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
Nixon pushes Robinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robinson cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon lands a body punch.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robinson works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Robinson tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nixon gets through Robinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Robinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson is trying to push Nixon away but Nixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Robinson tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ja Wuan Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nixon tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nixon.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Robinson scores with a head kick.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robinson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Nixon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Nixon closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Robinson.
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!
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Nixon avoiding damage.
Robinson presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon stalling against the cage.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nixon 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 Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nixon 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.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nixon momentarily.
Nixon motions for Robinson to come forward. Nixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Good exchange - Nixon coming out on top.
Robinson lands with a cross.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nixon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robinson is out of range and Nixon settles back down.
Nixon slips under a jab from Robinson.
Robinson defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Nixon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Robinson - that will leave a mark!
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Nixon.
The crowd cheers as Robinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nixon doesn't seem phased though.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Nixon slips under a jab from Robinson.
Nixon is looking for a counter combo.
Nixon misses with a kick to the body.
Robinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Robinson. That snapped Nixon's head back.
Nice shot lands for Nixon.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ja Wuan Robinson!
A very excited looking Ja Wuan Robinson 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foot Fungus (ranked 49 p4p, 6 weight class) and Jari Bull (ranked 449 p4p, 57 weight class). Foot Fungus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jari Bull's chin.

Fungus
vs
Bull

194 cm
29
215 lbs
25 - 4 - 0

200 cm
31
210 lbs
17 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jari Bull!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fungus tries to move into range but Bull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
Fungus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fungus.

Fungus drops Bull with a beautiful combination! Bull stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fungus is looking for the KO!

Bull is rocked!

It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fungus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fungus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bull ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fungus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fungus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull missing with a left hand there. Fungus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fungus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Bull misses.
Bull scoring well with a low kick there.
Fungus 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.
Bull lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Bull throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Fungus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fungus. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Fungus scores with a sloppy right hand. Bull should have avoided that one.

That has opened up Jari Bull's cut even more.
Bull throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
Fungus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Bull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fungus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bull.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull throws a looping overhand right but Fungus ducks down to avoid it.
Bull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bull lands with a good body shot.
Bull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fungus.
Bull with a jab.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bull misses with a straight left.
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Bull is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fungus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fungus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Fungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fungus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fungus blocks a jab.
Fungus throws a jab when Bull was well out of range.
Bull throws a body shot but no joy.
Fungus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bull takes a swing at Fungus's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Fungus misses its intended target.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
Bull cracks Fungus with a good jab.
Bull keeps the fight on the outside.
Fungus misses with a two punch combination.
Bull lands the left hand.
Fungus takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungus tries to clinch but Bull is having none of it.
Bull throws a head kick but Fungus moves out of range.
Bull cracks Fungus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fungus checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bull.
Fungus misses with a two punch combination.
Bull misses with a looping right.
Fungus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bull.
Bull throws an off balance right hand
and Fungus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bull jabs Fungus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fungus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bull lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Fungus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Fungus. That snapped Bull's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fungus on the side of the head.
Fungus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull tries to move into range but Fungus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fungus slips under a jab.
Bull connects with a nice looking jab.
Bull slips under a jab from Fungus.
Fungus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fungus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Fungus missing with a left hand there. Bull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

The cut above Jari Bull's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fungus throws the left hand but Bull avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Fungus - just one landing.
Bull on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bull is still on wobbly legs! Can Fungus finish him?
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fungus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
Bull seems to have recovered his senses.
Fungus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jari Bull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull'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.

Fungus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fungus checks a leg kick.
Fungus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bull lands the left hand.
Fungus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bull lands with a shot to the body.
Fungus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fungus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bull.
Bull clobbers Fungus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bull scores with a hook to the body. Fungus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Fungus tries to counter by clinching up but Bull breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Fungus looks to land a combination but Bull avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fungus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fungus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Fungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus feints and then cracks Bull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bull down.
Bull connects with a body shot that sends Fungus's belly button to the back.
Bull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bull is looking to slow Fungus down with leg kicks.
That kick from Bull tenderised Fungus's leg. Fungus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bull slips under a jab from Fungus.
A good leg kick by Bull.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Fungus.
Nice body kick from Bull.
Fungus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fungus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bull under the eye.
Bull is looking to slow Fungus down with leg kicks.
Fungus throws a body shot but no joy.
Bull lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Fungus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fungus.

Jari Bull's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fungus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fungus drops Bull with a naaaaasty hook - Bull is in real trouble here! Fungus dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 63 p4p, 11 weight class) and Junkyard Dog (ranked 169 p4p, 26 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mahmoud
vs
Dog

180 cm
35
193 lbs
35 - 8 - 0

182 cm
30
190 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Groove Gear

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 35 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmoud throws a poor cross that misses

and Dog decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mahmoud's guard.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahmoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dog throws a big elbow that misses.

Mahmoud working for a triangle but Dog defends it easily.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahmoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a strike but Mahmoud rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mahmoud content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahmoud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahmoud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahmoud is one step ahead there.

Dog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mahmoud passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dog keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
Dog wants to control but Mahmoud postures up.
Dog is looking to reverse the position.
Dog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud controlling the position from side mount.
Dog is trying to get back to half guard.
Dog gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mahmoud is working away from the top position though.

Dog actively working from the bottom here.
Mahmoud definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Dog has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mahmoud escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mahmoud!
Dog is trying to improve his position.
Dog sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dog has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mahmoud. Oh but Dog has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mahmoud goes limp - he's gone! Dog jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junkyard Dog!
During a confident post fight interview, Junkyard Dog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Wearmouth (ranked 6 p4p, 1 weight class) and Benson Whyte (ranked 84 p4p, 10 weight class). Whyte has chosen Bob Marley - Jammin as his entrance music. Benson Whyte has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Wearmouth
vs
Whyte

183 cm
27
187 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

183 cm
31
176 lbs
28 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps
BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Groove Gear
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Wearmouth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Wearmouth.
Good standup being displayed there by Whyte as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Whyte misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Wearmouth misses the target.
A jab lands there for Whyte.
Whyte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whyte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whyte.

Wearmouth gets a clinch.
Whyte can't break the clinch.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wearmouth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whyte misses with a body punch.
Whyte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whyte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Whyte.
Whyte takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Whyte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte blocks the elbow strike.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.

Whyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Whyte misses.
Wearmouth tries to work over Whyte's front leg with a kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Whyte swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Whyte.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Whyte strikes.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
Whyte thuds his shin into the meat of Wearmouth's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Whyte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whyte.
Nice defenses there by Whyte.
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte lands with an overhand left.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Whyte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whyte catches Wearmouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whyte slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
A little jabbing left from Whyte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whyte looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick nicely.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whyte.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whyte.
Whyte throws a leg kick
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Whyte takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Whyte misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whyte throws out the jab.
Benson Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth lands with a kick to the temple. Whyte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Whyte throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
Whyte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Whyte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Whyte.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whyte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Wearmouth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wearmouth. Wearmouth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Wearmouth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Whyte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Whyte is having none of it.
Whyte appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Whyte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wearmouth throws a wild body kick that Whyte sees coming a mile off.
Whyte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Whyte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Whyte's legs.
A jab from Whyte finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
Whyte cracks a nice hook into Wearmouth's ribs.
Jab from Whyte.
Wearmouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whyte is able to avoid easily.
Whyte thows a body kick. Wearmouth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Whyte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Whyte backs away, Wearmouth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whyte.
Whyte scores with a jab to the head.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whyte scores with a leg kick.
Whyte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wearmouth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wearmouth catches Whyte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Whyte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
That's time! Wearmouth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Whyte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wearmouths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Wearmouth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whyte doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy left from Whyte finds it's target.
Whyte digs a good hook to Wearmouth's body.
Whyte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wearmouth takes one to the side of the head.
Benson Whyte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Whyte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Whyte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Whyte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whyte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Whyte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte swings widly with a right hand

and Wearmouth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Whyte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Whyte tries to break free but Wearmouth pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth.
Whyte gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whyte avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Wearmouth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Whyte is breathing heavily.
Whyte avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Whyte avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Whyte lands with a right to the head.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Whyte takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whyte lands a right hand.
Whyte works on Wearmouth's body with a couple of short punches.
Whyte is trying to push Wearmouth away but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Whyte.
Whyte working aggressively here.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whyte lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Whyte is trying to push Wearmouth away but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Whyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whyte is looking to land body kicks.
Whyte thows a body kick. Wearmouth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wearmouth looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
A head kick misses from Wearmouth.
Whyte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
Whyte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whyte throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Whyte cracks Wearmouth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whyte throws a big shot that misses.
Whyte tries a head kick but it misses.
Whyte throws out a leg kick but Wearmouth moves out of range and Whyte only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Wearmouth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wearmouth.
Whyte jabs Wearmouth right on the nose. Wearmouth blinks but takes it well.
Wearmouth misses with the combination.
Whyte misses with a body punch

and Wearmouth counters by moving into the clinch.
Whyte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Whyte dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth pushes Whyte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Whyte in his tracks for a moment.
Whyte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
Whyte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whyte or not.
Whyte tries to break the clinch but Wearmouth is controlling the position.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte lands a left hand.
Whyte blocks an elbow strike.
Whyte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Whyte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wearmouth managing to block the knees to the body from Whyte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benson Whyte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wearmouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth tried to counter with a leg kick but Whyte avoided it.
Whyte loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Wearmouth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whyte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wearmouth 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.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whyte blocks a jab.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wearmouth.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wearmouth tries a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
Whyte cracks Wearmouth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whyte misses the jab.
Wearmouth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whyte with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Whyte checks it.
Wearmouth connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whyte. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wearmouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whyte scores with a hook to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Whyte moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Wearmouth moves away from the strike by Whyte.
Whyte lands an overhand right.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whyte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Whyte lands with a left to the head.
Whyte misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Whyte.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whyte's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth gets through Whyte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Wearmouth.
Whyte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whyte looking to throw knees to the head but Wearmouth is blocking nicely.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whyte's efforts to push away.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whytes head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Whyte can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Whyte 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Whyte misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Whyte blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth pushes Whyte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
Whyte blocks an elbow strike.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whytes head.
Whyte scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whyte tries to break the clinch but Wearmouth is controlling the position.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Whyte in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.

Whyte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Wearmouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whyte.
Wearmouth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whyte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wearmouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whyte's sensitive parts.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
A big left from Whyte misses.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Whyte.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Whyte avoids the punch easily.
Whyte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wearmouth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Whyte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Whyte tenderised Wearmouth's leg. Wearmouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Whyte finds it's target.
Whyte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Whyte misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whyte to score with a decent uppercut.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whyte.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Whyte moves out of range easily.

Wearmouth drives through and clinches with Whyte against the cage.

Whyte manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth lands with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whyte checks a leg kick.
A cross from Wearmouth lands.
Wearmouth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that misses.
Whyte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth lands a head kick!
Wearmouth walks into a straight right hand from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whyte throws the kick towards the body but Wearmouth avoids it.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Whyte.
Whyte throws a big shot that misses.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick
and Whyte counters with a stiff right hand.
Whyte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whyte.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Whyte moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Whyte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte wants to land a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wearmouth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whyte. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Whyte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Whyte's legs.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Wearmouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whyte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whyte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
Whyte lands a nice hook to Wearmouth's body. Wearmouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whyte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whyte throws a body shot but no joy.
Whyte moves forwards but Wearmouth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Wearmouth connects with a single shot there.
Whyte takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
Wearmouth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Whyte moves out of range easily.
Whyte jabs Wearmouth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whyte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Whyte is looking to slow Wearmouth down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Whyte is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Whyte.

Wearmouth has managed to clinch.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Whyte lands with a short shot to the head.
Whyte lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whyte dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Whyte blocks an uppercut.

Whyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whyte scores with a jab.

Wearmouth forces Whyte back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Benson Whyte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte'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!

Whyte avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Whyte connects with a body shot.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whyte connects with a right hand. Wearmouth shakes it off.
Good shot there by Whyte.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte lands a jab to the nose.
Whyte throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Wearmouth throws a big counter combination but Whyte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wearmouth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Whyte's head.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Whyte throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up but Whyte circles away and keeps his distance.
Whyte looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Whyte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses
and Whyte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Whyte.
Good leg kick by Whyte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whyte blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Whyte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wearmouth tries to land a front kick but Whyte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Whyte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte scores with a hook to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whyte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wearmouth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whyte blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Whyte moves out of range as Wearmouth strikes.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whyte avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Whyte misses.
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Wearmouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whyte cracks the inside of Wearmouth's front leg.
Wearmouth lands a jab.
Whyte avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Nice defenses there by Whyte.
Whyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Whyte. Beautiful body shot.
Whyte jabs Wearmouth to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Whyte.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whyte connects with a solid leg kick.
Whyte cracks the inside of Wearmouth's front leg.
Wearmouth walks into a stiff left hand from Whyte.
Whyte jabs at Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth walks into a straight right hand from Whyte.
A swing and a miss from Whyte.
Wearmouth drops his hands momentarily and Whyte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whyte throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch but Whyte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wearmouth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Whyte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte lands the left hand.
Wearmouth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses.
Whyte lands a slapping body shot.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whyte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wearmouths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whyte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Whyte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whyte works the jab nicely.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Whyte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whyte 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte is the new welterweight champion!
Benson Whyte spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.