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GAMMA#883 Damagon v Bolleke PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Greenwald (ranked 1084 p4p, 774 weight class) and Maki Tantor (ranked 158 p4p, 109 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Greenwald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maki Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwald blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Greenwald throws a low kick but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Greenwald saw that one coming.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Greenwald's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tantor scores with a body shot.
Tantor lands a jab to Greenwald's midsection.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenwald.
Tantor misses with a jab to the body
and Greenwald counters with a good low kick that Tantor was not able to check.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Greenwald cracks Tantor with a nice body shot.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greenwald blocking some punches.
Greenwald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald misses with a body shot.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor tries to clinch but Greenwald is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Greenwald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Tantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greenwald defends it well.
Greenwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greenwald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Greenwald throws a body kick that misses.
Greenwald misses with a head kick.
Tantor throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greenwald's corner calls for a 1-2. Greenwald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tantor throws a low kick but Greenwald moves out of range easily.
Greenwald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greenwald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Greenwald's head but Greenwald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Tantor looks to land a combination but Greenwald avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenwald throws a leg kick that misses.
Greenwald cracks Tantor with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald cracks Tantor with an open hand slap.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Greenwald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor lands a jab to Greenwald's midsection.
Tantor throws the left hand but Greenwald avoids the punch easily.
Greenwald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greenwald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greenwald there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greenwald is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick from Greenwald.
Decent striking displayed by Greenwald there.
Greenwald throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greenwald is able to avoid easily.
Greenwald fails to land with a series of punches.
Greenwald takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Greenwald scores with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Greenwald.
Tantor with a nice cross.
Greenwald moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Greenwald throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tantor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Greenwald.
Tantor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Greenwald throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor with the inside leg kick.
Greenwald misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Greenwald drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greenwald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
Greenwald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Greenwald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenwald throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor lands a nice hook to Greenwald's body. Greenwald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greenwald lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald lands with a cross.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenwald.
Greenwald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Greenwald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greenwald is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor tries to clinch up but Greenwald circles away and keeps his distance.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tantor throws a hook but Greenwald blocks it.
Greenwald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Greenwald's sensitive parts.
Tantor lands a really nice looking cross but Greenwald seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Greenwald. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Greenwald.
Greenwald lands a slapping body shot.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenwald.
Greenwald quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Glenn Greenwald will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Greenwald scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenwald throws out the jab.
Greenwald throws a good cross that connects.
Greenwald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greenwald checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tantor, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Tantor.
Tantor misses the jab.
Greenwald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greenwald throws a leg kick but Tantor checks it.
Greenwald lands with a right hand.
Greenwald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tantor under the eye.
Tantor tries to bum rush Greenwald with a series of wild strikes but Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Greenwald misses the target.
Tantor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Tantor does it's job there.
Greenwald slips under a jab.
Greenwald looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald misses the jab.
Tantor feints and then cracks Greenwald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greenwald down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor thuds his right hand into Greenwald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tantor throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Greenwald is out of range.
Greenwald cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Greenwald avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greenwald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greenwald scores with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greenwald.
Greenwald looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Greenwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Greenwald tries to work over Tantor's front leg with a kick but Tantor checks it.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenwald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greenwald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glenn Greenwald is winning the standup battle so far.
Greenwald with the inside leg kick.
Tantor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greenwald sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Greenwald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Greenwald thumps Tantor with a low kick.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenwald. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Tantor.
Greenwald misses with a looping left.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor cracks Greenwald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greenwald throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greenwald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Greenwald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greenwald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Greenwald's knee but Greenwald avoids it well.
Greenwald throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Greenwald is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Tantor as he connects with a hook.
Greenwald throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor with the counter takedown but Greenwald avoids it easily.
Greenwald cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tantor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greenwald counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tantor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Greenwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenwald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Greenwald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greenwald.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Greenwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Greenwald as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Greenwald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenwald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tantor. That did some damage!
Greenwald throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tantor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tantor defending well as Greenwald loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenwald looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Glenn Greenwald will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tantor motions for Greenwald to come forward. Tantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Tantor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor misses with a hook to the body
and Greenwald counters with a thumping low kick.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a low kick but Greenwald moves out of range easily.
Greenwald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Jab from Greenwald.
Greenwald works the jab nicely.
Greenwald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greenwald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greenwald throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor wants to counter the offense by Greenwald and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Greenwald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Tantor lands a really nice looking cross but Greenwald seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor stuns Greenwald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greenwald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tantor wants to clinch but Greenwald slips to the side
and Greenwald counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor scores with a jab. Greenwald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Greenwald moves out of range easily.
Greenwald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor with the counter takedown but Greenwald avoids it easily.
Tantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greenwald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tantor scrambles back to his feet.
Greenwald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Greenwald's head.
Tantor slips a jab from Greenwald.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Greenwald moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tantor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Greenwald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Greenwald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenwald.
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 big right from Greenwald misses.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Tantor takes a swing at Greenwald's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenwald is just out of range.
It looked like Greenwald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenwald slips under a jab.
Tantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Greenwald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tantor's head backwards.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Greenwald motions for Tantor to come forward. Greenwald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor sizes up Greenwald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greenwald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Greenwald cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greenwald blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greenwald. That's going to slow Tantor down.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Greenwald ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greenwald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Greenwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Greenwald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greenwald. Tantor shrugs it off though.
Greenwald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Greenwald connects with a nice looking jab.
Greenwald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greenwald at a distance.
Glenn Greenwald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greenwald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greenwald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greenwald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor scores with a spinning back kick!
Greenwald misses with a low kick.
Greenwald misses the shot to the body.
Greenwald checks a low kick from Tantor.
Greenwald sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greenwald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greenwald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greenwald's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Greenwald moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Glenn Greenwald.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greenwald, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Glenn Greenwald!
Our winner, Glenn Greenwald, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nurminen (ranked 1082 p4p, 1314 weight class) and Carey Mahoney (ranked 157 p4p, 193 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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16 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kebab Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Nurminen. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Nurminen.
Mahoney instigates a clinch.
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
Nurminen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mahoney up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nurminen blocking some punches.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Nurminen.
Nurminen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nurminen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Mahoney as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mahoney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mahoney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nurminen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurminen effectively controlling the action here.
We've been informed that Mahoney 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurminen backwards.
Nurminen stalls.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurminen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mahoney lands an elbow inside.
Nurminen tries for a takedown but Mahoney manages to get underhooks.
Mahoney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nurminen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nurminen avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
Nurminen stalling the fight.
Mahoney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurminen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahoney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurminen manages to break the clinch.
Nurminen tries to land a leg kick but Mahoney saw it coming and moves away.
Mahoney cracks Nurminen with a good jab.
A big right from Nurminen misses.
Mahoney moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurminen breaks from the clinch.
Mahoney darts in and clinches Nurminen up against the cage.
Nurminen pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mahoney.
Nurminen gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurminen is working for takedown but Mahoney is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nurminen wants the takedown. Mahoney is fighting it off but Nurminen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mahoney's guard against the cage.
Nurminen throws a big elbow that misses.
Mahoney is controlling Nurminen's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurminen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Nurminen from controlling successfully.
Nurminen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahoney is keeping the position for now.
Nurminen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Nurminen from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mahoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurminen is one step ahead there.
Nurminen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Nurminen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurminen stopping the sweep attempt from Mahoney.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahoney stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurminen. Nurminen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen 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.
Nurminen looks for a takedown but Mahoney sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Mahoney 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.
Mahoney dips to his left and cracks Nurminen with an uppercut!
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurminen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurminen scores with a takedown into Mahoney's guard.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mahoney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahoney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurminen is controlling him.
Nurminen wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurminen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurminen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahoney rushes Nurminen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mahoney pushes off an throws an elbow but Nurminen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurminen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nurminen.
Mahoney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mahoney tries to work over Nurminen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurminen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahoney pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurminen stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nurminen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahoney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurminen avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
Mahoney has Nurminen pushed against the cage.
Nurminen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Nurminen is having none of it.
Nurminen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurminen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurminen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Nurminen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurminen lands with a cross.
Carey Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurminen misses its target.
Carey Mahoney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but Nurminen is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahoney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurminen somewhat.
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
Mahoney scores with a jab. Nurminen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurminen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney darts in trying to clinch
and Nurminen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nurminen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurminen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mahoney.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Nurminen pushes him off.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurminen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurminen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Nurminen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurminen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mahoney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurminen is in Mahoney's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney controls Nurminen momentarily but Nurminen frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahoney has wrist control.
Nurminen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurminen works over Mahoney with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurminen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahoney is keeping the position for now.
Nurminen working some strikes from top position.
Nurminen postures up in Mahoney's guard and throws a big left but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Nurminen.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Nurminen circles away.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Mahoney instigates a clinch.
Nurminen has Mahoney pressed against the cage.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurminen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Nurminen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mahoney.
Nurminen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it misses.
Nurminen is working for takedown but Mahoney is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nurminen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns Nurminen into the cage.
Mahoney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nurminen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns Nurminen into the cage.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurminen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurminen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurminen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahoney is keeping busy.
Nurminen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurminen blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurminen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nurminen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carey Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mahoney controlling the action here for a moment.
Nurminen can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurminen.
Nurminen looking to slow down the pace here.
Nurminen is trying to stall.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurminen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nurminen takes a shot to the head.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahoney is keeping busy.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney cracks Nurminen with a nice body shot.
Nurminen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurminen is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney lands an elbow just above Nurminen 's eye.
Nurminen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kebab Nurminen.
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown but Mahoney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Nurminen keeps it at a distance.
Mahoney rushes Nurminen and presses him up against the cage.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nurminen is keeping busy.
Mahoney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mahoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Mahoney lands an elbow just above Nurminen 's eye.
Nurminen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurminen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahoney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a damaging elbow.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Nurminen blocks it.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurminen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nurminen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahoney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nurminen's brow.
Mahoney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurminen backwards.
Nurminen taking a breather.
Mahoney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurminen or not.
Mahoney lands an elbow that stopped Nurminen in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney crunches a lovely knee into Nurminen's ribcage.
Mahoney lands an elbow just above Nurminen 's eye.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahoney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carey Mahoney!
After the big win, Carey Mahoney made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 1576 p4p, 891 weight class) and Long Thai (ranked 186 p4p, 109 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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162
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165
18 - 18 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bastard.
A jab from Bastard does it's job there.
Bastard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thai circles away quickly and effectively.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Bastard shakes him off and moves away.
Thai walks into a left hand.
Thai slips a jab and a cross from Bastard.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thai tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard lands a left hand.
Bastard dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Bastard managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai misses with an elbow strike.
Bastard takes an elbow to the temple.
Bastard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Bastard is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Thai.
Thai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thai misses with a body punch.
Bastard blocks an elbow strike.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Thai.
Thai tries a body shot but Bastard blocks it.
Thai lands an uppercut.
Thai digs a right hand underneath Bastard's ribcage. Bastard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thai with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Bastard is blocking nicely.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bastard.
Bastard managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bastard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thai landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard moves out of range of the body kick from Thai.
A quick step to the side and Bastard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Bastard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thai doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bastard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thai circles away quickly and effectively.
Thai throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard gets tackled into the cage by Thai. Thai maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bastard.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastard avoids the damage to the body.
Bastard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai just misses with a punch to the body.
Thai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Bastard.
Bastard lands a lovely overhand right.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Bastard shakes him off and moves away.
Thai tried to score with a low kick but Bastard checks it.
A head kick misses from Thai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bastard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bastard.
Thai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thai scores with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thai!
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Thai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Thai.
Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thai scores with a jab. Bastard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 Bastard is rocked!
Bastard takes one to the chin there.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
Bastard connects with a body shot that sends Thai's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Long Thai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bastard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bastard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thai on the side of the head.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Thai tries to land a front kick but Bastard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Thai moves away and avoids it.
Thai moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
A combination from Bastard does no damage.
Thai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thai connects with a body shot that sends Bastard's belly button to the back.
Bastard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thai circles away quickly and effectively.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bastard.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Lazy Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Bastard finds it's way through Thai's defenses.
Thai lands a big head kick that sends Bastard tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Bastard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bastard.
Thai moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Thai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
A left and a right from Bastard both land. Nice combination.
Bastard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
Thai throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai slips under a jab from Bastard.
Thai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard tries to keep at a distance but Thai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bastard is defending well for now.
Bastard has had enough of the clinch but Thai keeps him there for the moment.
Bastard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastard avoids the damage to the body.
Bastard tries to break free but Thai pushes him back against the cage.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bastard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thai misses with an elbow strike.
Bastard breaks from the clinch.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thai.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Thai misses with an uppercut.
Bastard works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Thai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bastard with a body shot.
Bastard throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.
Bastard lands a lovely overhand right.
Thai takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard cracks Thai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bastard has time to react.
Thai staying out of range there.
Bastard takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Thai lands a big head kick that sends Bastard tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Bastard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thai throws a head kick but Bastard moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai connects with an inside leg kick.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
Thai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Thai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
Thai moves into the clinch.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Bastard working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Bastard in his tracks for a moment.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bastard is defending well for now.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastard takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bastard is defending well for now.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bastard takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thai avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Thai lands with an overhand left.
Bastard lands with a nice combination. Thai backs away looking to recover.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thai lands a big uppercut and Bastard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bastard looks OK. Thai waves Bastard back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thai.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thai can pounce on him.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thai.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
Thai cracks Bastard with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bastard tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thai pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bastard is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Thai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Boma (ranked 157 p4p, 470 weight class) and Taine Raharuhi (ranked 20 p4p, 57 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Taine Raharuhi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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33
155
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33
165
31 - 15 - 4 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 12 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boma misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Boma tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Boma tried to score with a low kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raharuhi doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raharuhi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raharuhi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Boma misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Raharuhi misses
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
Boma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raharuhi at a distance.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Boma checks it.
Boma moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Boma connects with an inside leg kick.
Boma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Boma.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma lands a head shot.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Raharuhi's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Boma jumps back.
Raharuhi tries to close the distance and clinch but Boma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boma tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Boma throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
As Raharuhi backs away, Boma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi throws a wild body kick that Boma sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Boma throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Boma only half commits.
Boma 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.
Boma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boma throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Boma.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi tries to work over Boma's front leg with a kick but Boma checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Boma settles back down.
Boma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boma misses with a hook.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boma throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Boma feints and then cracks Raharuhi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raharuhi down.
Boma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raharuhi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boma thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
Boma throws a head kick that Raharuhi semi-blocks.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi counters with a body kick.
A jab from Boma does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Boma.
Boma defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Boma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boma.
Raharuhi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi jabs Boma right on the nose. Boma blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Boma.
Mark Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Boma strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raharuhi scores with a kick to the body.
Raharuhi doesn't manage to clinch there - Boma circles away.
Raharuhi motions for Boma to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Boma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boma slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Boma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mark Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
Boma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raharuhi's head backwards.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Boma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Boma settles back down.
A head kick misses from Boma.
Boma 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.
Raharuhi thows a leg kick but Boma checks it
and Boma counters with a good low kick that Raharuhi was not able to check.
Raharuhi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boma if he has to take too many more of those.
Raharuhi walks into a left hand.
Boma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Boma misses with a hook.
Boma throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raharuhi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boma has got the better of the exchanges.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Boma with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boma checks it well.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Boma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi tries to counter with a clinch but Boma shakes him off and moves away.
Boma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boma lands a jab to the nose.
Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Raharuhi.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
and Boma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raharuhi's knee momentarily.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick.
Boma throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Boma lands with an overhand left.
Raharuhi blocks a leg kick.
Boma avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Boma.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Boma jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.
Raharuhi darts in and clinches Boma up against the cage.
Boma lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a knee strike.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Boma.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Boma breaks from the clinch.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma tries to score with a low kick but Raharuhi moves his leg out of the way.
Boma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boma throws a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Boma checks a leg kick.
Boma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boma.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boma throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi moves into the clinch.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Boma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Boma.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raharuhi wants to clinch up but Boma keeps it at a distance.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Raharuhi backs away, Boma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boma.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi is looking to slow Boma down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Boma moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Raharuhi does it's job there.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Boma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boma blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boma. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Raharuhi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
Boma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma lands with a straight right. Raharuhi didn't see that one coming.
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma moves out of range as Raharuhi throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Boma's knee but Boma avoids it well.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boma missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi cracks Boma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boma.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
Boma throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi with a nice cross.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boma. That did some damage!
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma with a nice calf kick.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Boma.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Boma counters with a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Boma there.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Boma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boma 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.
Raharuhi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boma connects with a solid leg kick.
Boma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi jabs Boma right on the nose. Boma blinks but takes it well.
Boma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boma lands with a kick to the temple. Raharuhi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Boma only half commits.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
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!
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Raharuhi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Boma blocks a jab.
Boma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Boma checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boma counters with a thumping low kick.
Raharuhi misses with a right hand
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Boma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Boma.
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 Mark Boma.
I think Boma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Boma!
A relieved looking Mark Boma 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 Harley King (ranked 568 p4p, 596 weight class) and Dexter Krampus (ranked 78 p4p, 88 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Krampus!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krampus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
A leg kick checked by King.
Krampus misses with a looping left.
King throws a head kick that misses
and Krampus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krampus lands a head shot.
Krampus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krampus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krampus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King throws the left hand but Krampus avoids the punch easily.
Krampus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Krampus throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Krampus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krampus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krampus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Krampus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.
King pushes Krampus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krampus.
Krampus defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a jab.
Krampus scores with a leg kick.
Krampus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harley King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King slips under a jab from Krampus.
Krampus throws a leg kick
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Dexter Krampus's cut even more.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Krampus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King cracks Krampus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Krampus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can King finish him?
 Krampus is rocked!
The cut above Dexter Krampus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
King throws a hook to the side of Krampus's head but Krampus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krampus looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King lands a jab to the head.
Krampus just misses with a punch to the body.
King is looking for a counter combo.
King drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Krampus's head, knocking him out cold! King is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harley King!
Harley King spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban San Pedro (ranked 129 p4p, 302 weight class) and Muuka Laine (ranked 16 p4p, 40 weight class). San Pedro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gunman. Esteban San Pedro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 13 - 4, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Muuka Laine!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine looks for the body kick but San Pedro saw that one coming.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut!
Laine ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
San Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San Pedro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro moves out of range as Laine strikes.
San Pedro takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with a hook
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laine counters with a stiff right hand.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Laine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick.
San Pedro throws a leg kick
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
A lazy body kick from Laine
and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine fakes the leg kick and cracks San Pedro in the body.
San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by San Pedro.
Laine misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
San Pedro tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Laine avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laine on the side of the head.
Laine lands a right hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Laine blocks the leg kick.
San Pedro lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
Laine is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
San Pedro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine thinks about the counter body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Laine throws a head kick but San Pedro moves out of range.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Laine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine misses with a right hand
and San Pedro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Laine prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
Laine tries to break free but San Pedro pushes him back against the cage.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover.
San Pedro thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laine keeps San Pedro at a distance using the push kick.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses.
San Pedro lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of San Pedro's head.
Laine slips a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro walks into a left hand.
A big right from San Pedro misses.
Laine blocks a leg kick.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San Pedro scores with a nice strike.
Laine lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back.
San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
San Pedro tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
San Pedro cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine checks a leg kick.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine misses with a straight right.
San Pedro misses with a hook.
San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laine if he has to take too many more of those.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Laine misses.
San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro jabs at Laine's body.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laine thumps San Pedro with a low kick.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
Laine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro 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!
Laine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laine scrambles back to his feet.
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
A jab from San Pedro does it's job there.
San Pedro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
Laine is trying to counter with his kicks.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
A jab lands there for San Pedro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with a leg kick.
San Pedro lands a front kick.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
Laine tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
A low kick lands for Laine.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine misses with a head kick.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
Laine throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by San Pedro.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
San Pedro with a jab.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine motions for San Pedro to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by San Pedro.
San Pedro gets a clinch.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
San Pedro lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from San Pedro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
Laine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
San Pedro lands a shot to the body.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laine.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine breaks the clinch.
Laine tries to move into range but San Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick.
San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
San Pedro keeps Laine at a distance using the push kick.
San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Esteban San Pedro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laine misses with a shot to the body
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well San Pedro 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 172 p4p, 285 weight class) and Alex Parker (ranked 22 p4p, 39 weight class). Dambullah comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dambullah lands a really nice looking cross but Parker seems unphased.
Dambullah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dambullah with the inside leg kick.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Dambullah moved out of range nicely.
Dambullah lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Dambullah lands a jab.
Parker's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Dambullah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dambullah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker sizes up Dambullah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker walks into a stiff left hand from Dambullah.
Good exchange - Dambullah coming out on top.
Dambullah is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Dambullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dambullah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dambullah digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Parker scores with a leg kick.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dambullah defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Dambullah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body shot.
Dambullah lands with an overhand left.
Dambullah checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Dambullah slams his shin into Parker's torso.
Dambullah stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dambullah slips a jab from Parker.
Dambullah clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parker tests Dambullah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dambullah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dambullah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Dambullah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dambullah fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Dambullah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Parker if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dambullah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Dambullah checks it.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Dambullah saw it coming and moves away.
Dambullah digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Parker motions for Dambullah to come forward. Parker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dambullah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Parker.
Parker connects with a leg kick.
Dambullah slips a jab from Parker.
Dambullah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dambullah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dambullah lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Dambullah there.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Dambullah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dambullah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dambullah scores with a push kick.
Dambullah lands a head kick. Parker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dambullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a front kick that sends Parker stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Dambullah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dambullah works the jab nicely.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Dambullah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah thuds a left hand into Parker's body.
Parker moves out of range as Dambullah throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parker.
Dambullah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker 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.
Parker throws a low kick but Dambullah avoids it.
Dambullah punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Dambullah lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Parker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dambullah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dambullah throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dambullah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parker moves out of range as Dambullah throws a body kick.
Dambullah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parker is looking to score with low kicks.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dambullah works Parker's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dambullah throws out the jab.
Parker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dambullah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Dambullah checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parker misses the jab.
Dambullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker connects with a single shot there.
Parker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dambullah.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Parker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dambullah has got the better of the exchanges.
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
Dambullah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Dambullah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dambullah lands a body shot.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dambullah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick.
Parker with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker avoids the body shot from Dambullah.
Parker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Dambullah closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.
Dambullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Dambullah avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Dambullah pushes Parker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dambullah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker throws out a leg kick but Dambullah moves out of range and Parker only half commits.
Parker throws a right hand that misses
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
Dambullah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dambullah.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Dambullah saw it coming and moves away.
Dambullah slips a jab from Parker.
As Parker backs away, Dambullah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dambullah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker throws out a leg kick but Dambullah moves out of range and Parker only half commits.
Dambullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker throws a leg kick but Dambullah moved away.
Dambullah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Dambullah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Dambullah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dambullah jabs Parker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dambullah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dambullah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dambullah scores with a shoulder strike.
Parker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Dambullah controls the action.
Dambullah works on Parker's body with a couple of short punches.
Dambullah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dambullah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Dambullah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parker is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Dambullah.
A short body shot lands from Dambullah as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Dambullah.
A right hand to the body from Dambullah.
Dambullah tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Dambullah tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Dambullah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dambullah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dambullah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papa Moosh Dambullah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dambullah is working Parker over against the cage.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Dambullah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
A right hand to the body from Dambullah.
Dambullah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dambullah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Dambullah lands with a short shot to the head.
Dambullah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
Parker is rocked!
Dambullah tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Dambullah finish him?
Parker tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Dambullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah has Parker pushed against the cage.
Dambullah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dambullah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dambullah blocks an uppercut.
Dambullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dambullah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
A short right from Dambullah.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Parker on the inside.
Dambullah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dambullah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dambullah.
Dambullah lands with a short shot to the head.
Dambullah lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dambullah.
Dambullah scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dambullah lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Parker falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dambullah dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Moosh Dambullah!
A victorious Papa Moosh Dambullah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seamus MacNamara (ranked 35 p4p, 80 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 5 p4p, 10 weight class). MacNamara comes to the cage accompanied by The Ramones - I Wanna Live. Lincoln Storm has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus MacNamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
It looked like MacNamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.
MacNamara throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Storm cracks MacNamara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacNamara walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacNamara takes one to the chin there.
MacNamara lands a front kick.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara throws a counter high kick but Storm was just alert enough to avoid it.
MacNamara misses with a looping left.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Storm pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacNamara is out of range and Storm settles back down.
Storm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacNamara blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacNamara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm throws a leg kick
and MacNamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacNamara checks it well.
MacNamara checks a low kick from Storm.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Storm lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacNamara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacNamara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacNamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Storm.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacNamara is able to avoid easily.
Storm thumps MacNamara with a low kick.
MacNamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacNamara is looking to score with low kicks.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacNamara.
Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but MacNamara steps away.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacNamara is out of range.
MacNamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch but MacNamara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That kick from MacNamara tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacNamara at a distance.
MacNamara checks a low kick from Storm.
MacNamara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacNamara defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
MacNamara misses with a looping left.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacNamara.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from MacNamara.
Storm thumps MacNamara with a low kick.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm unleashes a big counter combination but MacNamara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MacNamara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
MacNamara jabs at Storm's body.
MacNamara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Storm is looking to chop away at MacNamara's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm 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.
Storm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacNamara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacNamara misses with a leg kick
and Storm counters with a good low kick that MacNamara was not able to check.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacNamara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm throws a jab when MacNamara was well out of range.
Storm pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacNamara is out of range and Storm settles back down.
Storm avoids the head kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
MacNamara takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Storm.
MacNamara jabs Storm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Storm 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.
Storm throws out a loose jab but MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacNamara.
MacNamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Storm wants to clinch.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick from MacNamara.
Storm avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
Storm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacNamara staying out of range there.
Storm throws out a loose jab but MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacNamara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacNamara misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for MacNamara.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for MacNamara's leg but MacNamara calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and MacNamara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
Storm missing with a left hand there. MacNamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacNamara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm 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.
MacNamara jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Storm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Storm tests MacNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from MacNamara misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacNamara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Storm pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacNamara is out of range and Storm settles back down.
MacNamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Storm cracks MacNamara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacNamara is looking to wear down Storm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacNamara misses with a shot to the body
and Storm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
MacNamara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacNamara breaks from the clinch.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacNamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacNamara tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Storm.
MacNamara half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacNamara throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from MacNamara. Those never looked like landing.
And Storm responds with a good body kick, but MacNamara manages to step out the way in time.
MacNamara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm throws a wild body kick that MacNamara sees coming a mile off.
MacNamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacNamara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacNamara staying out of range there.
MacNamara missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacNamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacNamara swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
MacNamara misses with a straight left.
MacNamara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
MacNamara throws a quick counter kick to the body but Storm avoids it.
Storm tries a low kick but MacNamara avoids it.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
MacNamara misses with a low kick.
MacNamara swings widly with a right hand
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
MacNamara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Storm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Storm tried to score with a low kick but MacNamara checks it.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm misses with a straight left.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
MacNamara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacNamara misses with a body punch
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacNamara misses with a low kick.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacNamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm cracks MacNamara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Storm 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.
MacNamara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Storm misses.
MacNamara slips a straight right by Storm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara blocks a leg kick.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by MacNamara.
That kick from Storm tenderised MacNamara's leg. MacNamara is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacNamara blocks a jab.
MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacNamara.
Storm connects with a right hand. MacNamara shakes it off.
MacNamara swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
MacNamara scoring well with a low kick there.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacNamara throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Storm - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
MacNamara throws a leg kick that misses.
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacNamara doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacNamara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacNamara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
MacNamara looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Nice body kick from MacNamara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacNamara.
Storm throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacNamara counters with a solid body kick.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacNamara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacNamara checks a leg kick.
MacNamara is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Storm blocks the low kick.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
A big right from MacNamara misses.
Storm is trying to counter with his kicks.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacNamara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Storm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacNamara.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm misses with a body shot.
MacNamara throws a counter high kick but Storm was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jab by MacNamara.
MacNamara delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacNamara.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Storm. MacNamara shrugs it off though.
MacNamara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm dips to his left and cracks MacNamara with an uppercut!
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
MacNamara moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacNamara counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at MacNamara to acknowledge the strikes.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but MacNamara ducks down to avoid it.
MacNamara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacNamara checks it well.
MacNamara lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Storm throws the kick towards the body but MacNamara avoids it.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Storm with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacNamara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses.
MacNamara moves away from the strike by Storm.
Storm misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from MacNamara misses its target.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm misses with a left hand
and MacNamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Storm throws a hook to the side of MacNamara's head but MacNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacNamara fakes the leg kick and cracks Storm in the body.
MacNamara misses with a body shot.
Storm misses with an uppercut. MacNamara saw that one coming.
MacNamara swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Storm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
MacNamara misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Storm misses.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
And Storm responds with a good body kick, but MacNamara manages to step out the way in time.
MacNamara walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from MacNamara.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but MacNamara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacNamara throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
MacNamara throws a body kick that misses.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick
and MacNamara counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara checks a low kick from Storm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good leg kick by Storm.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacNamara finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacNamara lands the left hand.
Storm blocks a jab.
MacNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
MacNamara 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.
Storm takes one on the button.
MacNamara misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacNamara tried to counter with a leg kick but Storm avoided it.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on MacNamara's shoulder, as MacNamara tries to avoid the shot.
MacNamara misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Storm missing with a left hand there. MacNamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm is looking to chop away at MacNamara's legs.
MacNamara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm misses the body punch
and MacNamara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Storm's knee momentarily.
A low kick from MacNamara is predictable there
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
MacNamara lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
MacNamara throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
MacNamara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacNamara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Storm throws a lazy head kick
and MacNamara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Storm really felt that one!
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacNamara manages to avoid it.
Storm motions for MacNamara to come forward. Storm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
Storm throws a hook but MacNamara avoids it easily.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacNamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara.
Storm throws a big counter head kick but MacNamara avoids it with no problem.
Storm is looking to slow MacNamara down with leg kicks.
Storm throws a head kick that misses
and MacNamara counters with a thumping low kick.
Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacNamara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and MacNamara counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - MacNamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
An inside leg kick from Storm misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacNamara - that will leave a mark!
MacNamara moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacNamara's sensitive parts.
MacNamara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacNamara scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from MacNamara.
Storm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Storm 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.
MacNamara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
MacNamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for MacNamara.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
MacNamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacNamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Storm.
MacNamara tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacNamara lands with a good body shot.
MacNamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
MacNamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacNamara lands a head kick!
MacNamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacNamara looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
MacNamara misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Storm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by MacNamara - just one landing.
MacNamara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacNamara throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara had his way with Lincoln Storm in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacNamara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Storm is able to avoid easily.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm misses with a right hand
letting MacNamara counter with a right hand.
MacNamara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacNamara jabs Storm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacNamara tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses.
Storm misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacNamara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Storm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
MacNamara tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way.
Storm wants to counter with a clinch but MacNamara pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm slips a straight right by MacNamara.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacNamara.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
MacNamara checks a low kick from Storm.
A head kick misses from Storm.
MacNamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacNamara misses the jab.
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacNamara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
MacNamara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Storm misses with a head kick.
MacNamara misses with a body kick.
Storm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacNamara misses with a head kick.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacNamara manages to avoid it.
A big right from Storm misses.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from MacNamara.
Good leg kick by MacNamara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
MacNamara slips a straight right by Storm.
MacNamara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm with the inside leg kick.
MacNamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by MacNamara.
MacNamara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacNamara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Storm looks to land a right hand but MacNamara moved out of range.
MacNamara lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy body kick from Storm
and MacNamara counters with a nice leg kick.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick
and MacNamara counters with a body kick that stops Storm in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm tries to work over MacNamara's front leg with a kick but MacNamara checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and MacNamara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Storm.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Storm avoids the head kick by MacNamara.
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 Seamus MacNamara.
I think MacNamara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seamus MacNamara!
Seamus MacNamara retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Seamus MacNamara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Song Turillo (ranked 100 p4p, 110 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 18 p4p, 20 weight class). MacArthur Jnr has chosen barbarian pipe band as his entrance music. 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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Turillo is looking to counter with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick
and Turillo counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turillo.
Turillo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turillo throws a solid leg kick but MacArthur Jnr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turillo.
MacArthur Jnr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turillo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Turillo moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacArthur Jnr is able to avoid easily.
Turillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacArthur Jnr is able to avoid easily.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Turillo with a good jab.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turillo. That did some damage!
Turillo misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a head kick by Turillo.
MacArthur Jnr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turillo throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Turillo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turillo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turillo moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
It looked like Turillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a sloppy head kick and Turillo moves out of range easily.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Turillo misses.
MacArthur Jnr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 It looks like Song Turillo has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacArthur Jnr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch
and Turillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a leg kick but Turillo saw it coming and moves away.
Turillo throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the body kick from Turillo.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
As MacArthur Jnr backs away, Turillo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
MacArthur Jnr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turillo.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turillo is able to avoid easily.
Turillo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Turillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo lands a nice looking body kick.
Turillo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacArthur Jnr on the side of the head.
Turillo drops his hands momentarily and MacArthur Jnr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turillo.
MacArthur Jnr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to clinch.
Turillo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Jnr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turillo in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur Jnr wants to counter the offense by Turillo and move into the clinch position.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turillo swings widly with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turillo misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turillo slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
A quick step to the side and Turillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to the head.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
A shot to the body from Turillo misses
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turillo blocks a head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a slapping leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Turillo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turillo.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turillo.
MacArthur Jnr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turillo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the body kick.
Turillo connects with a jab.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Turillo slips a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
Turillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacArthur Jnr punishes Turillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab and a cross from Turillo.
MacArthur Jnr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr clobbers Turillo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Song Turillo's cut is getting worse.
Turillo throws a series of punches but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Turillo misses.
Turillo throws a sloppy head kick and MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily.
Turillo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turillo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MacArthur Jnr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a solid leg kick but Turillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacArthur Jnr.
Turillo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way through Turillo's defenses.
Turillo misses with a leg kick.
Turillo misses with a kick to the body
and MacArthur Jnr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Jnr prevents a body shot from Turillo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turillo.
Turillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turillo working hard to break the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Jnr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turillo has had enough of the clinch but MacArthur Jnr keeps him there for the moment.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Turillo avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
Turillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is 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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Turillo ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but Turillo saw that one coming.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Turillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Turillo tries to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur Jnr.
Turillo tries to score with a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves his leg out of the way.
MacArthur Jnr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Turillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turillo.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to chop away at Turillo's legs.
Turillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turillo jabs MacArthur Jnr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turillo misses with a combination
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song Turillo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a straight right hand from Turillo.
A telegraphed right hand from Turillo misses the target.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Song Turillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turillo moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Turillo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr tries a quick counter leg kick but Turillo is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Turillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Turillo does no damage.
MacArthur Jnr jabs Turillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turillo misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Jnr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy body kick
and Turillo counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turillo. MacArthur Jnr shrugs it off though.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turillo avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr dips to his left and cracks Turillo with an uppercut!
Robert MacArthur Jnr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacArthur Jnr 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
In his post fight interview, Robert MacArthur Jnr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damagon Enchărya (ranked 27 p4p, 30 weight class) and Thomas Bolleke (ranked 5 p4p, 6 weight class). Enchărya comes to the cage accompanied by Blaxcaliber. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damagon Enchărya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enchărya throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Enchărya misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Enchărya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Enchărya slips a jab from Bolleke.
Enchărya throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enchărya.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Enchărya circles away.
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
Enchărya can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
Enchărya misses with some punches.
Bolleke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enchărya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Enchărya 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.
Bolleke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bolleke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Enchărya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchărya looking for a sweep. Not yet Enchărya, not yet.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Enchărya is retaining full guard.
Enchărya pulls Bolleke in to control the position.
Bolleke connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolleke trying to control but Enchărya is working from the bottom.
Bolleke lands a couple of digs.
Enchărya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Enchărya keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke is looking to work some ground and pound but Enchărya has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya wants to sweep but no luck.
Enchărya wants to get back to his feet but Bolleke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bolleke throws a big elbow that misses.
Enchărya controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Enchărya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Enchărya works Bolleke's body with a nice hook.
Enchărya swings widly with a right hand
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enchărya slips under a jab from Bolleke.
A quick step to the side and Enchărya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchărya misses with a low kick.
Enchărya lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Enchărya scores with a shot to the body.
Enchărya misses with a shot to the body
and Bolleke counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Enchărya throws a push kick but Bolleke slaps the foot to one side.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enchărya throws out the jab.
Enchărya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Enchărya slips the punch.
Enchărya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolleke momentarily.
Enchărya dodges the punch combination from Bolleke.
Enchărya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bolleke fails to land the takedown.
Enchărya is looking to counter punch.
Enchărya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolleke with a jab.
Enchărya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolleke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Enchărya swings widly with a right hand
and Enchărya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Damagon Enchărya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Enchărya lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Enchărya throws a front kick that sends Bolleke stumbling back into the cage.
Enchărya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
An inside leg kick lands from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enchărya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Enchărya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damagon Enchărya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Enchărya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Enchărya looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Enchărya looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Enchărya lands with a straight right. Bolleke didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Enchărya.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Enchărya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enchărya is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Enchărya's head but Enchărya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Enchărya!
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Enchărya misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Enchărya.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Enchărya throws an off balance right hand
and Bolleke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Enchărya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchărya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damagon Enchărya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Enchărya catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Enchărya.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Enchărya.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Enchărya is just out of range.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Enchărya throws a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Enchărya.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Enchărya.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enchărya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Enchărya throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Enchărya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Enchărya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enchărya throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enchărya wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Enchărya tries to move into range but Bolleke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Enchărya throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Enchărya 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.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. Enchărya sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke walks into a left hand.
Enchărya with the inside leg kick.
Enchărya defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke tries to clinch up.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enchărya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enchărya looks to land a combination but Bolleke avoids it well.
Enchărya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enchărya motions for Bolleke to come forward. Enchărya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Enchărya avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Enchărya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Enchărya thinks about countering with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Enchărya.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enchărya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enchărya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Enchărya connects with a right hand. Bolleke shakes it off.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Enchărya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Enchărya lands with a right hand.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Bolleke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Enchărya misses with a left hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke punishes Enchărya's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Enchărya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Enchărya is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Bolleke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Enchărya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enchărya.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Enchărya avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Enchărya misses.
Enchărya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolleke forces Enchărya back against the cage and clinches.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Enchărya lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Bolleke.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Enchărya fails to land.
Enchărya takes a shot to the head.
Enchărya scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damagon Enchărya dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Enchărya tenderised Bolleke's leg. Bolleke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enchărya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Enchărya motions for Bolleke to come forward. Enchărya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Enchărya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Enchărya's head but Enchărya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Enchărya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Damagon Enchărya is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Enchărya - just one landing.
Enchărya misses with a body shot
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke misses the body punch
and Enchărya counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Enchărya.
Enchărya connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Enchărya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Enchărya throws a leg kick that misses.
Enchărya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Enchărya moves out of range.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Enchărya throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enchărya with a body shot.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Enchărya.
Enchărya misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Enchărya.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bolleke.
Enchărya throws Bolleke to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Enchărya misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Enchărya misses.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enchărya.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enchărya looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Enchărya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Enchărya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enchărya was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Enchărya.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Enchărya's head.
Bolleke moves out of range as Enchărya strikes.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Enchărya avoids it with no problem.
Enchărya misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enchărya moves away.
Nice body punch from Enchărya.
Enchărya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enchărya.
Bolleke moves out of range as Enchărya strikes.
Enchărya throws a head kick that misses
and Bolleke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Enchărya moves away and avoids it.
Enchărya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Enchărya slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Enchărya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enchărya scores with a leg kick.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bolleke.
Enchărya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke throws a hook but Enchărya blocks it.
Enchărya swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Enchărya.
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enchărya. Enchărya obviously looking to wear him down.
Bolleke fails with the takedown.
Enchărya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Enchărya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enchărya slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Enchărya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Damagon Enchărya did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Enchărya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Enchărya stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Enchărya misses with a looping left.
Enchărya moves out of range of the strikes.
Enchărya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enchărya misses with a head kick.
Enchărya scores with a nice strike.
Enchărya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke blocks a leg kick.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Enchărya defends it well.
Enchărya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchărya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Enchărya throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Enchărya as he connects with a hook.
Enchărya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchărya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Enchărya cracks Bolleke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Enchărya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
Enchărya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Enchărya wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
Enchărya digs a good body shot into Bolleke's ribs.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Enchărya has time to react.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Enchărya.
Enchărya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Enchărya misses with a looping right.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
Bolleke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Enchărya on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Bolleke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolleke.
Enchărya misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Enchărya just misses with a punch to the body.
Enchărya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Enchărya with a nice calf kick.
Bolleke throws a right and a left that Enchărya avoids nicely.
Enchărya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enchărya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enchărya thuds a left hand into Bolleke's body.
Bolleke has managed to clinch.
Bolleke wants to take the fight to the mat but Enchărya manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolleke blocking some punches.
Enchărya blocking some punches.
Enchărya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Damagon Enchărya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Enchărya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Enchărya.
A right handed body shot lands from Enchărya.
Bolleke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short left from Enchărya.
Enchărya breaks the clinch.
Bolleke takes one to the chin there.
Enchărya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enchărya.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Enchărya throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Enchărya scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enchărya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Enchărya throws a body shot but no joy.
Enchărya scoring well with a low kick there.
Enchărya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enchărya. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enchărya digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Enchărya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Enchărya connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Enchărya feints and then cracks Bolleke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolleke down.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enchărya.
Enchărya scores with a body shot.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damagon Enchărya had his way with Thomas Bolleke in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Enchărya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Enchărya's hands.
Enchărya tries to land a body kick
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Enchărya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Enchărya.
Enchărya misses with a right hand
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Enchărya scores with a head kick.
Enchărya moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Enchărya.
Enchărya slips a jab from Bolleke.
Enchărya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchărya blocks a jab.
Enchărya throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enchărya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Enchărya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke tries to clinch up but Enchărya circles away and keeps his distance.
Enchărya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enchărya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Enchărya missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enchărya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Enchărya thuds a left hand into Bolleke's body.
Enchărya ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Enchărya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Enchărya.
A big left from Enchărya misses.
Enchărya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
Enchărya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enchărya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Enchărya.
Enchărya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Enchărya.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolleke takes one on the button.
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!
Enchărya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchărya ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enchărya.
Bolleke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Enchărya misses with some punches.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Enchărya lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Bolleke.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Enchărya.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchărya.
Enchărya can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
A short left from Enchărya.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Enchărya.
Enchărya misses with a body punch.
Enchărya is trying to stall.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Bolleke.
Enchărya misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Enchărya controls the action.
A short right from Bolleke.
Enchărya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Enchărya prevents it.
Enchărya blocking some punches.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike.
Enchărya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enchărya struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enchărya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke digs a right hand into Enchărya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Enchărya's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolleke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Enchărya is trying to keep an underhook but Bolleke manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Enchărya dodges it nicely.
Bolleke is working for a kimura but Enchărya is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enchărya is doing well to control the position and prevent Bolleke from advancing to side control.
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 Damagon Enchărya.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enchărya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damagon Enchărya!
Damagon Enchărya retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Damagon Enchărya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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