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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dao Sonnen (ranked 831 p4p, 125 weight class) and Shayne Corson (ranked 1389 p4p, 200 weight class). Sonnen comes into the arena with The Devil's Doorbell blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dao Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Corson slams his shin into Sonnen's torso.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Corson saw that one coming.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corson moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Corson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonnen. Sonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
Corson thuds a left hand into Sonnen's body.
Corson throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corson.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Corson ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Corson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Corson.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Corson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corson throws a head kick that misses.
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Corson seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Corson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corson.
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Corson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Corson's ribs.
Shayne Corson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. Corson knows he should have avoided that one.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Corson moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corson tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corson throws a right hand that misses
and Corson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen blocks a head kick by Corson.
A combination from Sonnen does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corson's head backwards.
Corson checks the leg kick.
Corson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen throwing a counter right hand but Corson manages to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but Corson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonnen blocks a head kick by Corson.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Corson avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Corson counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Corson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Corson moved out of range.
Sonnen cracks Corson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sonnen tries to clinch there but Corson circles away.
Corson connects with a solid leg kick.
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Corson's leg but Corson calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice body kick.
Corson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonnen.
Corson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sonnen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corson blocks a jab.
Corson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Corson misses with an uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corson throws an off balance right hand
and Sonnen counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corson misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corson.
Corson scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Corson takes one to the chin there.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Corson.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Corson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
Corson lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonnen off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Sonnen.
Sonnen looks to land a combination but Corson avoids it well.
Corson misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Corson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corson misses the jab.
Sonnen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but Corson checks it.
Corson scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Corson is out of range.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Corson.
Corson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Corson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corson momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corson! But no joy.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Corson.
Corson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonnen momentarily.
Corson throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonnen misses the target.
Corson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Corson misses.
Corson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen is looking to counter punch.
Corson tries a head kick but it misses.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen is looking to slow Corson down with leg kicks.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonnen moves out of range as Corson strikes.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Corson.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
Corson loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sonnen swings for the body but Corson moves out of range.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
Sonnen throws a low kick, looking for Corson's leg but Corson calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen fakes the leg kick and cracks Corson in the body.
Sonnen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
It looked like Sonnen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corson throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corson misses with a hook
and Corson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Corson's shoulder, as Corson tries to avoid the shot.
Corson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corson takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Corson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corson throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Corson.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is looking to slow Corson down with leg kicks.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corson.
Sonnen lands the left hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Corson enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Corson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corson wants to sweep here but Sonnen controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen trying to control but Corson is working from the bottom.
Sonnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corson is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Corson keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sonnen stuns Corson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sonnen tries to clinch there but Corson circles away.
Corson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shayne Corson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Corson.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Corson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Corson.
Corson misses with a low kick.
Corson throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Corson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Corson misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Corson misses the jab.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corson throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Corson avoids it well and moves away.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Corson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen throws out a leg kick but Corson moves out of range and Sonnen only half commits.
Sonnen scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen lands with a shot to the body.
Corson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corson blocks the body kick.
Sonnen clinches up with Corson and pushes him back against the cage.
Corson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen has a couple of punches blocked by Corson.
Corson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen tries to work over Corson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corson.
Corson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Corson avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Corson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Corson misses with some punches.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Corson.
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Corson.
Corson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonnen clobbers Corson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Corson misses.
Corson throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen lands a slapping body shot.
Sonnen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corson walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Corson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corson throws a head kick that misses.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with Corson, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes Corson against the cage but Corson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corson blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sonnen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Corson throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corson.
Good work by Corson as he checks the leg kick.
Corson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonnen lands a nice hook to Corson's body. Corson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen punishes Corson's body with a nice straight punch.
Corson walks into a jab.
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but Corson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Corson blocks the leg kick.
Corson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Corson misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Corson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corson staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Corson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corson.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson.
Sonnen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Corson. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Corson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sonnen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
After the fight, Dao Sonnen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Al Din (ranked 1020 p4p, 150 weight class) and David Brent (ranked 722 p4p, 108 weight class). Al Din kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RUNNING BACK. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Badr Al Din!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, David Brent!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Din defending well as Brent loads up on a big left hand.
Brent throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brent's knee momentarily.
Brent scores with a nice head shot.
Al Din 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.
Al Din lands with a straight right. Brent didn't see that one coming.
It looks like David Brent has been cut.
Brent has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brent connects with a right hand. Al Din shakes it off.
Al Din lands with an overhand left.
Al Din connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Din slips a jab from Brent.
Brent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Din throws a low kick but Brent moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Al Din.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Din. Al Din obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brent throws a fast counter high kick but Al Din manages to duck under it in time.
Brent misses with an uppercut.
David Brent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Brent does it's job there.
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
A head kick misses from Brent.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brent with a nice calf kick.
Brent shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brent ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Al Din avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brent throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Brent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Din appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din misses with a right hand
and Brent counters with a head kick that drops Al Din to the mat! Al Din scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Brent connects with a body shot.
Al Din throws a low kick but Brent moves out of range easily.
Brent throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Din misses with a looping right.
Brent thows a leg kick but Al Din checks it
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brent throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brent lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brent's knee momentarily.
Al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brent cracks Al Din with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brent throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up David Brent's cut even more.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Din quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Brent throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Brent misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brent throws a head kick that misses
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Brent 's knee.
Brent cracks Al Din with a good jab.
Brent cracks a nice hook into Al Din's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din scores with a kick to the body.
Al Din keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brent.
Al Din feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brent tries to work over Al Din's front leg with a kick but Al Din checks it.
Al Din drops his hands momentarily and Brent takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Brent throws a right hand that Al Din ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Din also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Brent dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brent tries a head kick but it misses.
Brent jabs Al Din right on the nose. Al Din blinks but takes it well.
Brent misses with a hook.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brent misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brent takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brent moves away.
Brent is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brent throws a lazy body kick
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brent throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brent throws a head kick that half lands.
Badr Al Din's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Din finds it's way round the side to connect with Brent's head.
Brent is rocked!
Brent lands with a slapping head kick.
Al Din lands a front kick.
Al Din defending well as Brent loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Din misses the target.
Brent throws out a counter right but Al Din avoids it with no problem.
Brent throws a head kick that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brent's knee momentarily.
Al Din takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brent fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Din has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brent takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David Brent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brent.
Brent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brent swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Al Din was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Din fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brent is trying to break the clinch but Al Din is controlling him.
Al Din softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Din misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Din's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Din lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brent.
A nice left hand lands by Al Din.
The cut above David Brent's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al Din misses with the head strike.
Al Din misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Al Din.
Al Din swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Brent tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Din scores with a jab to the head.
Brent misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Brent swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brent is breathing heavily.
Al Din throws a shot to the body.
Brent walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Din.
Brent's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Din dances in with a quick combination. Brent is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Al Din snaps Brent's head back. Brent stumbles backwards against the cage. Al Din steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Brent's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Brent just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dag Daghammar (ranked 469 p4p, 75 weight class) and Lao Shin (ranked 490 p4p, 78 weight class). Daghammar comes to the cage accompanied by Just like that - Dregen. Shin has chosen Shaolin Chamber of Death as his entrance music. Dag Daghammar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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39
170 lbs
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42
176 lbs
51 - 22 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daghammar walks into a stiff left hand from Shin.
Shin with the inside leg kick.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin tries to land a body kick
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daghammar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daghammars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shin throws out a leg kick but Daghammar moves out of range and Shin only half commits.
Daghammar checks a leg kick nicely.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Shin misses.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shin is trying to defend but Daghammar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daghammar thows a huge punch but Shin dodges it nicely.
Daghammar is just content to waste time from the top position. Shin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daghammar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daghammar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daghammar preventing the sweep.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving.
Daghammar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Daghammar throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Shin has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daghammar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daghammar cracks Shin with a solid left hand.
Daghammar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shin's guard.
Daghammar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shin wants to improve his position but Daghammar is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar is keen to just control but Shin is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin is refusing to be controlled, as Daghammar sits in half guard.
Daghammar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shin defending well though.
Daghammar throwing shots but Shin is blocking nicely.
Shin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands with a punch from half guard.
Daghammar working over Shin with some ground and pound. Shin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Daghammar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daghammar is controlling him.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Daghammar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daghammar trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Daghammar works over Shin with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daghammar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Daghammar connects with a solid leg kick.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Daghammar.
Shin looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daghammar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shin pinned against the cage. Shin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dag Daghammar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Shin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shin throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Daghammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shin throws a poor cross that misses
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin with a nice calf kick.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Shin connects with a leg kick.
Daghammar slips a jab from Shin.
Daghammar moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
Daghammar connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
Shin scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daghammar clobbers Shin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin tries to land a body kick
and Daghammar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shin thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Nice straight punches there by Daghammar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daghammar.
Daghammar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some bone on bone action there as Daghammar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daghammar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daghammar.
Shin avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin scores with a shot to the body.
Daghammar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shin connects with a single shot there.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daghammar lands a body shot.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daghammar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Shin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daghammar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar throwing strikes but missing.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shin has control of Daghammar's left arm, preventing Daghammar from doing any damage.
Shin working a defensive guard here.
Daghammar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Daghammar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shin scores with a kick to the body.
Daghammar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Daghammar finds it's way through Shin's defenses.
Daghammar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shin fakes the leg kick and cracks Daghammar in the body.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin moves forwards but Daghammar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Daghammar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar throws a big counter combination but Shin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shin scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daghammar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shin!
Shin tries to improve position but can't.
Shin gets back to half guard.
Shin is pressing down on Daghammar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daghammar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin can do to turn this around?
Daghammar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shin is trying to keep Daghammar in close.
Daghammar is working Shin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Daghammar is working Shin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Daghammar working some strikes from top position.
Dag Daghammar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin being controlled here, momentarily.
Shin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daghammar is aware though and is defending well.
Daghammar being controlled here momentarily.
Shin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daghammar controls the pace.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daghammar passes into side control.
Shin seems a little lost for a moment, as Daghammar dominates the positioning.
Daghammar trying to control the position but Shin is working away.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Shin.
Daghammar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin misses with a low kick as Daghammar jumps back.
Daghammar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shin's guard.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daghammar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 Dag Daghammar.
Well Daghammar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!
In his post fight interview, Dag Daghammar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taine Raharuhi (ranked 306 p4p, 38 weight class) and Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 481 p4p, 59 weight class). Bobblehead comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Taine Raharuhi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Taine Raharuhi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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30
165 lbs
26 - 10 - 4 |
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163 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobblehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
Bobblehead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bobblehead. Those never looked like landing.
Bobblehead cracks Raharuhi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobblehead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Bobblehead strikes.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Bobblehead's head but Bobblehead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bobblehead is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bobblehead or perhaps it was just good defense by Raharuhi, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobblehead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raharuhi's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead is thwarting Raharuhi's attempts to control the position.
Raharuhi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bobblehead jumps into side control!
Raharuhi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raharuhi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobblehead looks up at the clock and then as Raharuhi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bobblehead smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Raharuhi wants to control but Bobblehead postures up.
Bobblehead wants to control but Raharuhi is keeping him busy.
Bobblehead sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Raharuhi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bobblehead working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bobblehead trying to control the action but Raharuhi is working from the bottom.
Bobblehead tries to score with some ground and pound. Raharuhi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bobblehead working the head and body with strikes.
Bobblehead is trying to get an arm triangle but Raharuhi is defending well.
Bobblehead tries to advance to mount but Raharuhi denies him.
Bobblehead creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Raharuhi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bobblehead's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Raharuhi is doing well to control the position and prevent Bobblehead from advancing to side control.
Bobblehead is looking to take a break and control but Raharuhi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobblehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bobblehead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raharuhi is positioning himself well to prevent Bobblehead advancing to mount.
Bobblehead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raharuhi moves into full guard.
Raharuhi pulls Bobblehead in close to his closed guard and prevents Bobblehead from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws a big elbow that misses.
Raharuhi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobblehead is one step ahead there.
Bobblehead connects with a couple of short punches.
Raharuhi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bobblehead trying to control but Raharuhi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobblehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bobblehead dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bobblehead misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Bobblehead finds it's target.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bobblehead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Good exchange - Bobblehead coming out on top.
Raharuhi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raharuhi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raharuhi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bobblehead misses with a takedown attempt - Raharuhi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bobblehead throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Bobblehead 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.
Good leg kick by Bobblehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Bobblehead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Bobblehead backs away, Raharuhi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bobblehead defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead takes one to the side of the head.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bobblehead shoots in for a takedown but Raharuhi shows good takedown defense.
Bobblehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
Bobblehead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Raharuhi counters with a nice leg kick.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi stuffs the takedown.
Taine Raharuhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bobblehead.
Bobblehead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bobblehead misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to score with low kicks.
Raharuhi cracks Bobblehead with an open hand slap.
Bobblehead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Bobblehead's belly button to the back.
Bobblehead tries a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
A shot to the body from Raharuhi misses
and Bobblehead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raharuhi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bobblehead is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Raharuhi.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bobblehead is trying to drag Raharuhi to the mat but Raharuhi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobblehead avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi working Bobblehead over with knees to the body.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bobblehead.
Bobblehead prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Bobblehead.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi - that landed with a thud.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Bobblehead blocks it.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Bobblehead's ribcage. Bobblehead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobblehead's elbow.
Bobblehead prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Bobblehead tightens his grip and picks Raharuhi up, before dumping him to the ground. Raharuhi manages to land in guard.
Raharuhi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobblehead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobblehead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Nice body punch from Bobblehead.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bobblehead lands with a right hand.
Bobblehead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raharuhi is fending him off so far but Bobblehead persists. Nope, Raharuhi circles away and we're back to standing.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bobblehead looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Raharuhi moves into the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bobblehead or not.
Bobblehead scores with a shoulder strike.
Bobblehead throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bobblehead lands with a right hand.
Raharuhi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bobblehead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobblehead.
Bobblehead changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bobblehead takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raharuhi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raharuhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bobblehead in his tracks.
Bobblehead moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Bobblehead slips the punch.
Bobblehead with a nice cross.
Bobblehead shoots in for a takedown but Raharuhi shows good takedown defense.
Bobblehead misses with a low kick.
Bobblehead misses the jab.
It looked like Raharuhi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bobblehead.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobblehead manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi motions for Bobblehead to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobblehead scores with a jab. Raharuhi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Bobblehead ducked under it nicely.
Bobblehead misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bobblehead lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bobblehead throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Bobblehead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Bobblehead counters with a takedown into side control.
Bobblehead working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bobblehead drops an elbow to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Bobblehead throws a strike but Raharuhi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Raharuhi is pulling down on Bobblehead's head. It's preventing any offense from Bobblehead, at least for the moment.
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead is fighting to break Raharuhi's control of his arms but Raharuhi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead is in close to Raharuhi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raharuhi wants to sweep here but Bobblehead controlling him for the moment.
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing.
Raharuhi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bobblehead is stalling in the full guard.
Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raharuhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raharuhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raharuhi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raharuhi is pulling down on Bobblehead's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Bobblehead was well out of range.
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Bobblehead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bobblehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi tries to land a leg kick but Bobblehead saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi tries to land a leg kick but Bobblehead saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bobblehead momentarily.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Bobblehead moves out of range.
Bobblehead lands a head shot.
Bobblehead misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bobblehead. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Bobblehead misses with a hook
and Raharuhi counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobblehead throws a front kick that sends Raharuhi stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobblehead keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bobblehead misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bobblehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bobblehead has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bobblehead!
After the fight, Bobby Bobblehead was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Cobb (ranked 502 p4p, 22 weight class) and Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 690 p4p, 30 weight class). Wolfsbruder has chosen Cradel to the grave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elric Wolfsbruder!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfsbruder throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Cobb cracks Wolfsbruder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cobb scores with a kick to the body.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfsbruder off balance momentarily.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder clobbers Cobb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot.
Cobb misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolfsbruder! But no joy.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolfsbruder moves away.
Wolfsbruder swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolfsbruder cracks Cobb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson Cobb's cut is getting worse.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wolfsbruder.
Cobb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wolfsbruder moves out of range of the body kick.
Wolfsbruder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cobb lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick from Wolfsbruder misses.
Cobb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Wolfsbruder sees coming a mile off.
Cobb takes one on the button.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Wolfsbruder's head but Wolfsbruder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb slips a straight right by Wolfsbruder.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Wolfsbruder.
Cobb half committed to a counter leg kick.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb thuds a left hand into Wolfsbruder's body.
Cobb gets tackled into the cage by Wolfsbruder. Wolfsbruder maintains the clinch.
Wolfsbruder blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Wolfsbruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Cobb tries a body shot but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
Wolfsbruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfsbruder's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb has Wolfsbruder pressed against the cage, preventing Wolfsbruder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Wolfsbruder.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfsbruder rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfsbruder controls his hands.
Wolfsbruder manages to break the clinch.
Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolfsbruder's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobb.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Wolfsbruder defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Wolfsbruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wolfsbruder ducks right into an uppercut from Cobb.
Wolfsbruder swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb moves out of range as Wolfsbruder throws a body kick.
Cobb with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Cobb.
Wolfsbruder throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wolfsbruder really felt that one!
Wolfsbruder rushes Cobb and presses him up against the cage.
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Wolfsbruder clinches.
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Wolfsbruder tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wolfsbruder throws a lazy body kick
and Wolfsbruder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb thows a body kick. Wolfsbruder tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wolfsbruder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfsbruder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolfsbruder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfsbruder moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Cobb lands a jab.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
Wolfsbruder scores with a hook to the body. Cobb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder connects with the punch.
Tyson Cobb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wolfsbruder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolfsbruder is out of range and Cobb settles back down.
Wolfsbruder throws a good cross that connects.
Cobb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolfsbruder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobb is out of range and Wolfsbruder settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Wolfsbruder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jeez, Tyson Cobb's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cobb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Wolfsbruder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyson Cobb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Core Combat, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wrexham (ranked 257 p4p, 38 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 401 p4p, 60 weight class). McCraken is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bulgine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrexham throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
We've been informed that McCraken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Wrexham is out of range.
Wrexham misses with a few strikes there.
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Wrexham .
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wrexham walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCraken.
McCraken thumps Wrexham with a low kick.
Wrexham lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
A punch combination from McCraken misses.
McCraken keeps Wrexham at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrexham misses with a jab to the body
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
Wrexham throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wrexham . That's going to slow McCraken down.
Wrexham connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken keeps Wrexham at a distance using the push kick.
Wrexham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
Wrexham misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wrexham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
Wrexham lands with an overhand left.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wrexham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wrexham looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but McCraken avoids them all with ease.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrexham walks into a jab.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Wrexham connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wrexham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wrexham to counter with a crisp jab.
Wrexham throws a push kick but McCraken slaps the foot to one side.
Wrexham needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
Wrexham thows a body kick. McCraken tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wrexham gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wrexham throws a big shot that misses.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken misses with a left hand
and Wrexham counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCraken's knee momentarily.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Wrexham off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Wrexham punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a looping right.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. McCraken catches Wrexham right on the button with a cross.
McCraken moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
Wrexham misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Wrexham . Those never looked like landing.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Wrexham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wrexham swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wrexham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrexham will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Wrexham .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
Wrexham misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCraken throws a jab when Wrexham was well out of range.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wrexham blocks it well.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrexham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wrexham throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Wrexham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wrexham had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wrexham throws the kick towards the body but McCraken avoids it.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from McCraken.
Wrexham throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by Wrexham .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wrexham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCraken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Wrexham moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Wrexham swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Wrexham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wrexham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Wrexham is predictable there
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by McCraken.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrexham .
Wrexham feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wrexham misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Wrexham misses
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Wrexham was not able to check.
Wrexham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken wants to counter with a clinch but Wrexham pushes him away.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrexham . That did some damage!
McCraken misses with a hook.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
A shot to the body from Wrexham misses
and McCraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrexham misses with a kick to the body
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCraken - that will leave a mark!
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrexham s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCraken wants to clinch.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham takes one on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wrexham might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wrexham 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.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wrexham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Wrexham 's head.
McCraken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Wrexham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wrexham works the jab nicely.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrexham throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrexham doesn't manage to clinch there - McCraken circles away.
McCraken tries to work over Wrexham 's front leg with a kick but Wrexham checks it.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
McCraken digs a good hook to Wrexham 's body.
Wrexham tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wrexham looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wrexham stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Wrexham misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Wrexham 's leg. Wrexham is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Crunch! Wrexham slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
Wrexham connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
McCraken cracks Wrexham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Wrexham ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Wrexham throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham misses with a series of wild punches.
Wrexham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham takes one to the chin there.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Wrexham throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wrexham has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCraken.
Good exchange - Wrexham coming out on top.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
Wrexham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCraken.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Wrexham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrexham misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wrexham .
McCraken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCraken throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken connects with the punch.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrexham . That did some damage!
McCraken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wrexham can pounce on him.
Wrexham looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Wrexham in the body.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Wrexham connects with the punch.
Wrexham drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken digs a good hook to Wrexham 's body.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken moves out of range as Wrexham throws a body kick.
McCraken slips a jab from Wrexham .
A countering left hand to the body from McCraken misses.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCraken is looking to slow Wrexham down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Wrexham 's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Wrexham 's head back.
Wrexham tries to clinch there but McCraken circles away.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
McCraken shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wrexham with the inside leg kick.
McCraken looks to land a combination but Wrexham avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wrexham .
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Wrexham counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyler Wrexham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Wrexham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Wrexham knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Wrexham .
McCraken tries to counter with a clinch but Wrexham shakes him off and moves away.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Wrexham shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by McCraken.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wrexham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wrexham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from McCraken misses.
Wrexham gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wrexham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken with a nice cross.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCraken 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santino Lombardo (ranked 104 p4p, 18 weight class) and Mitch Miletich (ranked 248 p4p, 34 weight class). Lombardo comes into the arena with Illusions blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
170 lbs
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171 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Miletich!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo dips to his left and cracks Miletich with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Lombardo.
Miletich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lombardo throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Lombardo tenderised Miletich's leg. Miletich is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Miletich misses
and Lombardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miletich thinking.
Miletich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo is looking to slow Miletich down with leg kicks.
Lombardo throws a push kick but Miletich slaps the foot to one side.
Lombardo lands a leg kick that knocks Miletich off balance momentarily.
Lombardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Miletich avoids the punch easily.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Santino Lombardo has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Lombardo misses
and Miletich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miletich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Miletich throws a jab when Lombardo was well out of range.
Lombardo works the jab nicely.
Miletich missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo throws a leg kick
and Miletich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lombardo's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miletich moves out of range of the body kick from Lombardo.
Miletich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miletich scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Miletich.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Miletich's head but Miletich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo 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.
Miletich thuds his right hand into Lombardo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miletich throws a head kick that misses
and Lombardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santino Lombardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miletich is looking to slow Lombardo down with leg kicks.
Lombardo scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miletich throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miletich.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Miletich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Miletich counter with a right hand.
Miletich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Miletich.
Lombardo half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miletich throws out the jab.
Lombardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lombardo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miletich to score with a decent uppercut.
Miletich lands a right hook to the body.
Miletich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miletich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick from Lombardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miletich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombardo.
Miletich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lombardo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miletich is out of range and Lombardo settles back down.
A nice side step and Miletich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miletich walks into a jab.
Miletich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Miletich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lombardo finds it's way round the side to connect with Miletich's head.
Miletich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Miletich should have avoided that one.
Lombardo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lombardo tests Miletich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miletich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lombardo.
Lombardo motions for Miletich to come forward. Lombardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Miletich tenderised Lombardo's leg. Lombardo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lombardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Miletich.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Miletich manages to avoid it.
Lombardo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miletich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but Miletich moved out of range.
Lombardo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lombardo misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick from Lombardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo misses with a head kick.
Miletich checks a leg kick nicely.
Lombardo pushes Miletich up against the cage in a clinch.
Miletich tries to work over Lombardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Miletich's ribcage. Miletich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miletich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miletich swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miletich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miletich tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lombardo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miletich blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miletich blocks an uppercut.
Lombardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Miletich fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santino Lombardo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Lombardo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miletich throws a lazy uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miletich thumps Lombardo with a low kick.
Miletich jabs Lombardo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lombardo misses with a body shot.
Miletich throws a solid leg kick but Lombardo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miletich.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miletich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miletich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lombardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miletich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombardo. Lombardo obviously looking to wear him down.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the body
and Miletich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Miletich.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Miletich's shoulder, as Miletich tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Miletich.
Lombardo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick.
Miletich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Miletich.
Santino Lombardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lombardo lands a jab.
Lombardo catches Miletich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miletich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardo keeps Miletich at a distance using the push kick.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Miletich ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Miletich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Miletich scoring well with a low kick there.
Miletich throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick from Lombardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miletich moves out of range of the body kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miletich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miletich.
Miletich dips to his left and cracks Lombardo with an uppercut!
Miletich lands a nice looking body shot.
Lombardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Lombardo coming out on top.
Miletich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lombardo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Miletich counters with a stiff right hand.
Lombardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Miletich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo checks the leg kick.
Miletich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Miletich.
Lombardo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miletich.
Lombardo with a nice cross.
Miletich throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
Miletich lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick from Lombardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miletich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lombardo moves forwards but Miletich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santino Lombardo's cut is getting worse.
Lombardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lombardo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Miletich there.
Lombardo is rocked!
Miletich drops Lombardo with a huge uppercut! Lombardo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Miletich is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Miletich!
Mitch Miletich 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Spud (ranked 101 p4p, 8 weight class) and Bonerz McGee (ranked 219 p4p, 29 weight class). Spud comes into the arena with Havana blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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38
165 lbs
26 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Spud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bonerz McGee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud lands an overhand right.
Spud lunges at McGee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGee's hand.
McGee throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Spud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGee takes the fight into the clinch.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Spud's head.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
McGee presses Spud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee prevents a body shot from Spud.
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud misses with a hook to the body
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
McGee wants to slow Spud down by chopping away at his legs.
McGee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Spud misses.
The crowd cheers as Spud lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGee doesn't seem phased though.
Spud tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Spud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGee momentarily.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Spud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2020! in the buildup to the fight.
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Spud.
Spud lands a really nice looking cross but McGee seems unphased.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spud swings widly with a right hand
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
Spud with a nice cross.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud throws a body kick that misses.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
Spud lands with a hook. McGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGee is rocked!
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
McGee is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?
Spud throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGee seems to have recovered his senses.
Spud is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spud cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGee throws a push kick but Spud slaps the foot to one side.
Spud misses with an uppercut. McGee saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGee - that will leave a mark!
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee is looking for the big counter here.
Good standup being displayed there by Spud as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Spud.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
McGee avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spud.
McGee tries a low kick but Spud avoids it.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGee slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
McGee feints a counter leg kick.
Spud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Donk. Spud catches McGee right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGee throws out a counter right but Spud avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Spud.
Spud misses the jab.
McGee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spud with a nice calf kick.
Spud misses with an uppercut. McGee saw that one coming.
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
Spud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
McGee avoids a kick to the body.
McGee is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from McGee misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
McGee slips a straight right by Spud.
McGee walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
McGee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spud connects with a right hand. McGee shakes it off.
Nice cross by McGee.
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud throws a front kick aimed at McGee's knee but McGee avoids it well.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spud feints and then cracks McGee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGee down.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
McGee connects with an inside leg kick.
Spud misses with an uppercut. McGee saw that one coming.
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGee fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
McGee swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
Spud thumps McGee with a low kick.
McGee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGee's hands.
Spud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
Spud slips under a jab from McGee.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spud loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Spud.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGee. McGee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses McGee's front leg but catches the back leg as McGee tries to avoid it.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Spud misses with a straight left.
McGee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGee moves forwards but Spud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud sets himself, and McGee steps forward looking for the clinch! Spud avoids it this time.
Spud scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee dives in for a single leg takedown but Spud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud scoring well with a low kick there.
Spud throws a right hand that misses
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
Spud connects with a crisp jab.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick from McGee.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Spud. Beautiful body shot.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spud jabs at McGee's body.
McGee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud drops McGee with a huge uppercut! McGee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Spud is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
William Spud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 51 p4p, 5 weight class) and Landon Priester (ranked 95 p4p, 7 weight class). Ricard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vibe Killer. Farboleous Ricard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Landon Priester!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ricard finds it's way round the side to connect with Priester's head.
Priester walks into a left hand.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester checks the leg kick.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Ricard slips a straight right by Priester.
Priester has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Priester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Priester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Priester.
As Priester looks to move away, Ricard throws a big counter combo but Priester just gets out of the way.
Ricard tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
Ricard looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Priester. That did some damage!
Priester throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Priester leaves Ricard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priester checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
Priester lands a front kick.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Priester walks into a left hand.
A big right from Priester misses.
Ricard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester tries a quick counter leg kick but Ricard is wise to it.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Priester avoids the head kick by Ricard.
Priester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricard at a distance.
Ricard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Priester.
Ricard misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Crunch! Priester slams his shin into Ricard's torso.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester lunges at Ricard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ricard's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ricard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ricard duly obliges.
Ricard looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Priester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Ricard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricard fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ricard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ricard throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester lands with a good body shot.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Ricard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.
Ricard throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester throws out a leg kick but Ricard moves out of range and Priester only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Priester.
A little jabbing left from Priester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Priester throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
Ricard misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Ricard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priester checks it well.
Priester misses with a leg kick.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Priester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ricard throws the kick towards the body but Priester avoids it.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ricard's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Priester connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Priester's hands.
Priester cracks Ricard with a good jab.
Ricard throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard connects with a leg kick.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Ricard catches Priester right on the button with a cross.
Priester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ricard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priester throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard clinches with his opponent.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Ricard lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Ricard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard scores with a shot to the body.
Ricard pushes Priester away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricard.
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ricard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ricard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Priester tries to score with a low kick but Ricard moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard slips a jab from Priester.
Priester lands with a right hand.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester lands a nice looking body kick.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard tries a low kick but Priester avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard thows a leg kick but Priester checks it
and Priester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ricard misses the target.
Nice body kick from Priester.
Priester blocks a low kick nicely.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
Ricard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
Priester can't keep his opponent in guard - Ricard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priester keeps working.
Ricard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priester is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Still in half guard, Ricard seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priester defends it well.
Priester is refusing to be controlled, as Ricard sits in half guard.
Ricard prevents Priester from improving his position.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Priester is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ricard seems to be looking for submissions.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Priester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ricard trying to control the action but Priester is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Ricard coming out on top.
Priester scores with a nice body kick.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricard.
Priester checks a low kick from Ricard.
Priester scores with a spinning back kick!
Priester takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
Priester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Priester defends well and Ricard ends up having to push Priester into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Priester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Priester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Priester avoids the body shot from Ricard.
Priester tries to land a leg kick but Ricard saw it coming and moves away.
Priester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricard misses with an uppercut
and Priester counters with a good, hard body kick but Ricard shrugs it off.
Priester stalks Ricard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ricard's face. Ricard staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Ricard is looking to clinch but Priester is avoiding it.
Priester slips under a jab from Ricard.
A jab from Ricard finds it's way through Priester's defenses.
Priester misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ricard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Priester throws a low kick but Ricard moves out of range easily.
Ricard tries to counter with a takedown but Priester is quick to defend against it.
Ricard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Ricard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Priester is able to avoid easily.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priester leaves Ricard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Priester throws out a counter right but Ricard avoids it with no problem.
Ricard throws a right hand that misses
and Priester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Ricard.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard lands a jab to the nose.
Ricard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Priester to the mat! Priester manages to get full guard.
Priester has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ricard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
Ricard is really struggling to control Priester but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priester keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Ricard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Priester throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Priester! But no joy.
Ricard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Priester.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester cracks Ricard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricard.
Priester scores with the left hand. Ricard knows he should have avoided that one.
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ricard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Priester scores with a shot to the side of Ricard's head.
Priester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ricard presses Priester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ricard can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Ricard tries to pull guard but Priester holds him up against the cage and eventually Ricard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priester blocking some punches.
Priester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester gets underhooks to prevent Ricard's takedown attempt.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Ricard avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
Priester blocks a body shot from Ricard.
Still in the clinch, Priester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ricard can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Priester lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Priester.
Ricard working aggressively here.
Ricard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Priester blocks a body shot from Ricard.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Priester.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricard tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Ricard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Priester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricard lands with an overhand left.
Ricard tries to score with a low kick but Priester moves his leg out of the way.
Ricard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Priester is out of range and Ricard settles back down.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Priester misses the jab.
Priester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Priester staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ricard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ricard walks into a jab.
Ricard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Priester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Priester misses with a looping right.
Priester with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard drives through with a takedown into Priester's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Priester has control of Ricard's left arm, preventing Ricard from doing any damage.
Ricard looking to pass the guard.
Priester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricard controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priester is keeping the position for now.
Ricard trying to control but Priester is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
Priester throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses.
Priester scores with a jab to the body.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Priester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Priester tries to work over Ricard's front leg with a kick but Ricard checks it.
Ricard lands a nice looking body shot.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricard shoots in and gets a takedown into Priester's guard.
Ricard content to stall in guard here.
Ricard trying to control but Priester is working from the bottom.
Ricard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard passes Priester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Priester is looking for a sweep. Ricard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priester is defending against the submission attempts here by Ricard.
Ricard is keen to just control but Priester is a slippery customer.
Priester won't allow Ricard to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Priester throws a push kick but Ricard slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Ricard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Priester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ricard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ricard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Priester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricard.
Ricard throws a good cross that connects.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricard.
Ricard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Priester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ricard.
Priester tests Ricard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricard throws a shot to the body.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ricard.
Ricard tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Priester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Ricard.
Priester throws a right hand that misses
and Ricard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricard.
Priester misses with a looping right.
Ricard throws a leg kick which misses Priester's front leg but catches the back leg as Priester tries to avoid it.
Priester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard slips a jab from Priester.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricard slips a jab and a cross from Priester.
Ricard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Priester misses with a shot to the body
and Ricard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Priester misses.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricard drops his hands momentarily and Priester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ricard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Ricard connects with a solid leg kick.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Priester moves out of range as Ricard throws a body kick.
Priester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ricard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Priester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Priester looks to throw a body kick
and Ricard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ricard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
Priester seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priester is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priester is keeping the position for now.
Priester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Priester is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricard lands a jab to Priester's midsection.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Ricard misses with an uppercut
and Priester counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Farboleous Ricard.
I think Priester 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!
Landon Priester is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Landon Priester thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evaristo Jesus (ranked 140 p4p, 25 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 178 p4p, 30 weight class). MacArthur Jnr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by barbarian pipe band. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evaristo Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jesus blocks the leg kick.
Jesus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
Jesus checks the leg kick.
Jesus staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jesus throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
Jesus misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Jnr lands a front kick.
MacArthur Jnr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jesus finds it's way round the side to connect with MacArthur Jnr's head.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jesus moves away.
Jesus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jesus blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
Jesus loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
Jesus with a nice cross.
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!
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
Jesus throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evaristo Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Jesus misses.
Jesus throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr ducks right into an uppercut from Jesus.
MacArthur Jnr pushes Jesus away with a front kick.
Jesus misses with a body shot.
Jesus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Jnr.
A low kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jesus.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
Jesus throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Jesus blocks the low kick.
Jesus throws a right and a left that MacArthur Jnr avoids nicely.
Jesus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from Jesus.
Jesus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a looping right hand.
Jesus looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
MacArthur Jnr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Jnr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jesus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jesus misses with a body shot.
Jesus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick nicely.
Jesus misses with a straight right.
Jesus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jesus.
Jesus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacArthur Jnr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jesus scrambles back to his feet.
Jesus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Jesus lands.
Jesus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Jnr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jesus lands a body shot.
Jesus looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
Jesus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a good body shot.
Jesus throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a counter right but Jesus avoids it with no problem.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
Jesus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
A jab from Jesus misses.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jesus momentarily.
Jesus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a cross.
MacArthur Jnr darts in and clinches Jesus up against the cage.
Jesus is trying to break the clinch but MacArthur Jnr has him pressed against the cage.
Jesus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacArthur Jnr backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jesus.
Jesus lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jesus prevents a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Jesus misses.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but Jesus moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Jnr lands a front kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. Jesus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by Jesus.
Jesus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr feints a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a front kick.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook. Jesus ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Jesus misses.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
Jesus defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jesus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
Jesus slips a straight right by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jesus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jesus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jesus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacArthur Jnr. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Jesus's front leg with a kick but Jesus checks it.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
No joy there for Jesus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Jesus checks it.
Jesus tries to move into range but MacArthur Jnr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to slow Jesus down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jesus.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jesus checks a leg kick.
Jesus avoids a kick to the body.
Jesus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Jesus ducks down to avoid it.
Jesus slips under a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jesus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
Jesus looks to land a combination but MacArthur Jnr avoids it well.
A nice side step and MacArthur Jnr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jesus misses the target.
Jesus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
No joy there for Jesus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
Jesus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jesus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. MacArthur Jnr catches Jesus right on the button with a cross.
Jesus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jesus misses with a wild combination.
Jesus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus scores with a punch to the head.
Jesus 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab.
Jesus looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jesus blocks it well.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jesus is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Jesus is just out of range.
Jesus blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jesus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by Jesus.
MacArthur Jnr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jesus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jesus.
Jesus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Jesus with a low kick.
A big left from Jesus misses.
Jesus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Jesus looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
Jesus misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and MacArthur Jnr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jesus circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr tried to score with a low kick but Jesus checks it.
Jesus blocks a jab.
Jesus walks into a straight right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Jesus misses.
MacArthur Jnr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacArthur Jnr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jesus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jesus.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. MacArthur Jnr catches Jesus right on the button with a cross.
Jesus slips a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
Jesus throws a big counter combination but MacArthur Jnr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jesus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jesus misses with a hook
and Jesus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jesus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr with the inside leg kick.
Jesus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jesus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jesus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jesus looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Jnr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacArthur Jnr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jesus.
Jesus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick, looking for Jesus's leg but Jesus calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jesus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jesus.
Jesus throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jesus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jesus misses the jab.
Jesus misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr 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!
Jesus staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr lands a head shot.
Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jesus's head backwards.
Jesus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Jesus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jesus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that Jesus sees coming a mile off.
Jesus checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from MacArthur Jnr lands.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot from downtown. Jesus moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that Jesus sees coming a mile off.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Jesus moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jesus blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacArthur Jnr tests Jesus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left.
Jesus moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
Jesus blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jesus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand right.
MacArthur Jnr throws the left hand but Jesus avoids the punch easily.
Jesus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Jesus throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jesus throws a low kick, looking for MacArthur Jnr's leg but MacArthur Jnr calmly moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jesus.
It seemed like MacArthur Jnr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jesus slips a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr clobbers Jesus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Jesus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacArthur Jnr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jesus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evaristo Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jesus throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
Jesus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jesus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. MacArthur Jnr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice cross.
Jesus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr dodges the punch combination from Jesus.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a lovely overhand right.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch
and Jesus counters with a straight right hand.
Jesus looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Jnr with a jab.
Jesus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way round the side to connect with Jesus's head.
Jesus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jesus, as that shot connected.
MacArthur Jnr lands a lovely overhand right.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Jesus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jesus throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a combination. Jesus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacArthur Jnr with the inside leg kick.
Jesus 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.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that Jesus sees coming a mile off.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a jab.
Jesus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jesus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jesus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jesus misses with the combination.
MacArthur Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by MacArthur Jnr.
Jesus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Jnr. That's going to slow Jesus down.
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by Jesus.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a hook to the body. Jesus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jesus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr keeps Jesus at a distance using the push kick.
Jesus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jesus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Jesus misses.
MacArthur Jnr unleashes a big counter combination but Jesus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Jesus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacArthur Jnr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
After winning the bout, Robert MacArthur Jnr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Evaristo Jesus had this to say: 'WTF'.
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