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GAMMA#911 Turilo v Falcone PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Greenwald (ranked 956 p4p, 781 weight class) and Gustav Line (ranked 142 p4p, 117 weight class). Line has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Line!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Line checks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Greenwald.
Greenwald walks into a jab.
Greenwald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greenwald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greenwald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Greenwald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greenwald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Greenwald misses.
Greenwald throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwald moves away.
Greenwald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Greenwald.
Line misses with a straight left.
Line tries to move into range but Greenwald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Line cracks a nice hook into Greenwald's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Greenwald.
Greenwald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line tries to land a front kick but Greenwald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greenwald throws a low kick, looking for Line's leg but Line calmly moves out of range.
Greenwald slips under a jab.
Greenwald misses the jab.
Line feints a counter leg kick.
Line's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Line duly obliges.
Greenwald wants to land a leg kick but Line is out of range.
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Greenwald misses.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from Line.
Greenwald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Line feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenwalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greenwald takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenwald misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Line is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greenwald on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenwald digs a good hook to Line's body.
Line slips a jab from Greenwald.
Line moves away from the strike by Greenwald.
Greenwald moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greenwald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Greenwald with a hook.
Line slips a jab from Greenwald.
Line moves away from the strike by Greenwald.
Greenwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenwald missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greenwald delivers a nice body kick.
Greenwald connects with a right hand. Line shakes it off.
Line takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greenwald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Line misses the body punch
letting Greenwald counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Greenwald - just one landing.
Line dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenwald.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenwald.
Greenwald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line swings for the body but Greenwald moves out of range.
Line scores with a jab to the head.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenwald moves out of range of the body kick from Line.
Greenwald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Greenwald lands a nice looking body kick.
Line lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greenwald is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Greenwald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from 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!
Greenwald misses with an uppercut.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenwald scores with a nice strike.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greenwald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Greenwald misses.
Greenwald lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greenwald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Line lands the left hand.
Line takes one to the side of the head.
Greenwald checks a low kick from Line.
Line takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenwald. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line is looking to slow Greenwald down with leg kicks.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Line connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greenwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line blocks a jab.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenwald.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Greenwald misses.
Greenwald lands with a straight right. Line didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Line lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greenwald doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Greenwald there.
Line thumps Greenwald with a low kick.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald throws a big shot that misses.
Greenwald throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Greenwald slips a jab from Line.
A counter left hand to the body from Greenwald misses its target.
Greenwald checks a low kick from Line.
Greenwald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenwald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though.
Greenwald throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Greenwald only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Greenwald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Greenwald swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwald dips to his left and cracks Line with an uppercut!
Line checks a low kick from Greenwald.
A nice leg kick from Line, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greenwald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenwald slips a jab from Line.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses.
Line throws a counter combo.
Greenwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenwald.
Greenwald pushes Line away with a front kick.
Line moves out of range as Greenwald throws a body kick.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Line misses with a looping left.
Greenwald half committed to a counter leg kick.
Line misses with a hook.
Line lands a glancing blow to the side of Greenwald's head.
Line with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greenwald to score with a decent uppercut.
Greenwald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Line displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Greenwald misses with a hook.
Greenwald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Greenwald lands a glancing blow to the side of Line's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line misses with a low kick.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with a straight left.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line misses with a body shot.
Greenwald takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Greenwald loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Greenwald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line misses with a looping left.
Greenwald lands with a right hand.
Line has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Greenwald.
Greenwald takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line throws a leg kick but Greenwald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greenwald lands a nice shot to the body.
Greenwald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Greenwald.
A lazy left from Line finds it's target.
Greenwald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greenwald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Line checks it well.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Line checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Line has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenwald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a nice inside leg kick.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenwald looks for the body kick but Line saw that one coming.
Line defending well as Greenwald loads up on a big left hand.
Greenwald lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
Greenwald misses with a straight left.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Line misses with a straight right.
Greenwald scores with the left hand. Line knows he should have avoided that one.
Greenwald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line misses with an uppercut. Greenwald saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Greenwald.
Greenwald catches Line with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Line throws a hook to the side of Greenwald's head but Greenwald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glenn Greenwald is winning the standup battle so far.
Line misses with a low kick as Greenwald jumps back.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenwald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greenwald throws a chopping leg kick but Line manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greenwald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenwald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Line might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Greenwald has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Greenwald misses.
Line misses the jab.
Greenwald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Line in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
Line connects with a looping right hand.
Greenwald is looking to slow Line down with leg kicks.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greenwald.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greenwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Line throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Line throws out a loose jab but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Greenwald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Greenwald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustav Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line moves out of range as Greenwald strikes.
Line wants to counter the offense by Greenwald and move into the clinch position.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Greenwald ducks down to avoid it.
Line throws a right and a left that both miss.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Greenwald's shoulder, as Greenwald tries to avoid the shot.
Greenwald cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Line throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greenwald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Greenwald misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Greenwald cracks Line with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Greenwald blocks the leg kick.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but Greenwald seems unphased.
Line takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line lands an overhand right.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
Greenwald misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Greenwald.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenwald.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line defending well as Greenwald loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Greenwald.
Line connects with a leg kick.
Line scores with a hook to the body. Greenwald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greenwald lands a head shot.
Line getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greenwald walks into a stiff left hand from Line.
Line looks to throw the jab but Greenwald is out of range.
Greenwald clobbers Line with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greenwald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Line takes a step back to recover.
Greenwald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Greenwald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenwald.
Greenwald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Greenwald. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a solid leg kick but Greenwald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Line.
A good leg kick by Line.
Greenwald throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Greenwald lands a jab to Line's midsection.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but Greenwald seems unphased.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Greenwald. Beautiful body shot.
Line throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Line looks to land a right hand but Greenwald moved out of range.
Line throws a low kick but Greenwald moves out of range easily.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Greenwald pushes Line away with a front kick.
A shot to the liver by Greenwald. Beautiful body shot.
Greenwald connects with a right hand. Line shakes it off.
Greenwald lands with a shot to the body.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greenwald throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line throws out a counter right but Greenwald avoids it with no problem.
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald lands a body shot.
Greenwald digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Greenwald avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greenwald throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Greenwald connects with a leg kick.
Line looks to land a right hand but Greenwald moved out of range.
Greenwald looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Greenwald throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Line. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Line.
Greenwald tries to move into range but Line moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 Greenwald is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Line engages and cracks Greenwald with a massive lead left hook - Greenwald tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Line is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Line!
Gustav Line seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Quin (ranked 491 p4p, 351 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 67 p4p, 46 weight class). Hoppe has chosen Wind of Change as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe lands with a nice body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hoppe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hoppe missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quin breaks the clinch.
Hoppe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Quin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Quin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoppe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoppe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quin wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoppe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quin keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin wants to sweep here but Hoppe controlling him for the moment.
Hoppe looking to pass the guard.
Hoppe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quin's head.
Quin seems keen to control Hoppe's posture.
Quin wants to sweep but no luck.
Quin is trying to keep Hoppe in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoppe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quin wants to sweep here but Hoppe controlling him for the moment.
Quin working for a triangle but Hoppe defends it easily.
Quin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hoppe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quin being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but Quin has wrist control.
Quin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quin won't allow Hoppe to sweep him here.
Hoppe keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully.
Quin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoppe is retaining full guard.
Hoppe wants to sweep but no luck.
Quin wants to control from the top but Hoppe keeps moving.
Hoppe working for a triangle but Quin defends it easily.
Quin trying to control but Hoppe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoppe is trying to control the position but Quin postures up.
Quin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hoppe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quin is fighting to break Hoppe's control of his arms but Hoppe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Quin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoppe is keeping the position for now.
Quin trying to control but Hoppe is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoppe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Quin has picked Hoppe up and slammed him! Hoppe can't keep hold of the triangle and Quin manages to pass to side control!
Quin trying to control the action but Hoppe is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Hermann Hoppe 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.
Quin moves into the clinch.
Hoppe is working for takedown but Quin is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quin.
Hoppe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quin instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Quin fails to land.
Quin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quin has managed to clinch.
Quin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoppe can't find room to land a body shot as Quin controls the action.
Quin lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James Quin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Quin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Quin is refusing to be controlled, as Hoppe sits in half guard.
Quin gets back to full guard.
Quin wants to sweep here but Hoppe controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoppe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin has his foot on Hoppe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoppe works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoppe scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoppe trying to control but Quin is working from the bottom.
Hoppe works over Quin with some ground and pound from guard.
Quin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoppe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoppe is working Quin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe advances position into side control!
Hoppe advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quin is squirming around, avoiding Hoppe's attempts to control the action.
Quin gets back to half guard.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quin trying to hold on to Hoppe's head to control him but Hoppe postures up.
Quin actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hoppe working Quin over with strikes.
Hoppe is keen to just control but Quin is a slippery customer.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoppe lands a nice short elbow.
Hoppe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hoppe not doing much here.
Hoppe wants to take a breather but Quin is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to Quin's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Quin gets a clinch.
Hoppe swings wildly with an uppercut but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoppe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quin gets through Hoppe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quin working aggressively here.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoppe's elbow.
Hoppe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoppe misses with a body punch.
Hoppe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe is working for takedown but Quin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoppe looking for a takedown.
James Quin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Quin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
Quin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoppe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Hoppe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoppe swinging wildly here.
Quin has closed the distance and engaged Hoppe in a clinch.
Quin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quin avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Hoppe lands with a shot to the body.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoppe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoppe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quin is fending him off so far but Hoppe persists. Nope, Quin circles away and we're back to standing.
James Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin clinches up against the cage.
Hoppe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoppe tries to score a body lock takedown but Quin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoppe, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoppe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quin breaks from the clinch.
Quin takes the fight into the clinch.
Quin misses with the head strike.
Quin prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoppe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quin is defending well.
Quin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quin counters with a left to the body.
Hoppe doesn't manage to clinch there - Quin circles away.
Quin darts in and clinches Hoppe up against the cage.
Quin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoppe.
Hoppe lands a slapping body shot.
Hoppe scores with a nice head shot.
Hoppe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
Quin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoppe looks for the body kick but Quin saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Quin fails to land.
Hoppe looking for a takedown.
Hoppe is looking for a takedown.
Quin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoppe lands a slapping body shot.
Quin closes the distance and clinches.
Quin breaks the clinch.
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoppe scores with a nice right hand.
Quin drives through and clinches with Hoppe against the cage.
Hoppe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hoppe lands with a light punch inside.
Hans Hermann Hoppe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Hoppe fails to land.
Quin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Quin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoppe 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Stepanov (ranked 982 p4p, 1578 weight class) and Blitz Krieg (ranked 29 p4p, 47 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Stepanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krieg.
Krieg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krieg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krieg won't be happy with that.
Stepanov scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov cracks Krieg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stepanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Krieg some visible discomfort.
Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Krieg to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanov working the head and body with strikes.
 It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
Stepanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
That has opened up Blitz Krieg's cut even more.
Stepanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The cut above Blitz Krieg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blitz Krieg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantin Stepanov!
An out of breath Konstantin Stepanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Blitz Krieg was interviewed post fight and said 'I might have lost the fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Pollock (ranked 352 p4p, 202 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 56 p4p, 36 weight class). Pollock comes to the cage accompanied by Free Jazz. Jackson Pollock 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Pollock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Pollock's front leg but catches the back leg as Pollock tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Pollock checks it.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Pollock thumps Sirakanian with a low kick.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Pollock avoids it easily.
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pollock with a body shot.
Sirakanian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Pollock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Pollock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pollock.
Sirakanian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pollock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sirakanian's efforts to push away.
Pollock misses with some punches.
I was talking to Pollock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Pollock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pollock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pollock tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Pollock back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sirakanians head.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sirakanian.
Pollock stalling in the clinch but Sirakanian improves position.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
Pollock blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollock.
Pollock lands a body punch.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pollock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pollock 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.
Pollock lands a nice looking body shot.
Pollock clinches up against the cage.
Pollock tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pollock is trying to break the clinch but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
Pollock misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pollock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sirakanian digs a right hand into Pollock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pollock's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sirakanian.
Pollock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian lands with a left to the head.
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sirakanian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pollock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian is looking to control Pollock's arms but Pollock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sirakanian has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pollocks head.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sirakanian 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.
Pollock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sirakanian at a distance.
Sirakanian is looking to score with low kicks.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pollock has time to react.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian defending well as Pollock loads up on a big left hand.
Pollock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pollock tries to land a leg kick but Sirakanian saw it coming and moves away.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Pollock is wise to it.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pollock moves away.
Sirakanian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirakanian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pollock's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Pollock uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Pollock was well out of range.
Pollock is looking to wear down Sirakanian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock tries to score with a low kick but Sirakanian moves his leg out of the way.
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pollock's ribcage but misses.
Pollock takes the fight into the clinch.
Pollock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pollock.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian blocking some punches.
Pollock working aggressively here.
Sirakanian works on Pollock's body with a couple of short punches.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian works on Pollock's body with a couple of short punches.
Pollock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pollock working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian breaks from the clinch.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pollock.
Sirakanian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Pollock moves out of range easily.
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 Jackson Pollock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson Pollock is winning the standup battle so far.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Pollock throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pollock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pollock defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Pollock avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Pollock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sirakanian throws a hook but Pollock avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pollock throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Pollock's ribcage but misses.
Pollock scores with a leg kick.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body kick.
Pollock misses with a straight right.
Pollock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pollock misses with a body kick.
Pollock throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian thinks about the counter body kick.
Sirakanian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Sirakanian off balance momentarily.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Pollock.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Pollock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick lands for Sirakanian.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Pollock tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirakanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Pollock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Pollock's shoulder, as Pollock tries to avoid the shot.
Pollock tried to counter with a leg kick but Sirakanian avoided it.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pollock tried to counter with a leg kick but Sirakanian avoided it.
Pollock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sirakanian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sirakanian tests Pollock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Pollock strikes.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Sirakanian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pollock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sirakanian can pounce on him.
Sirakanian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pollock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock blocks a leg kick.
Pollock tried to counter with a leg kick but Sirakanian avoided it.
Sirakanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Pollock.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Pollock was well out of range.
Pollock wants to clinch.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Pollock tests Sirakanian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick from Pollock, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Sirakanian blocks the low kick.
Sirakanian throws a chopping leg kick but Pollock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pollock finds it's way round the side to connect with Sirakanian's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock scores with a punch to the head.
Sirakanian misses with a hook. Pollock ducked under it nicely.
Pollock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Pollock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pollock.
Sirakanian with a nice calf kick.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pollock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sirakanian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pollock throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Pollock 's knee.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pollock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pollock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pollock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirakanian circles away quickly and effectively.
Sirakanian flicks out a counter leg kick but Pollock steps away.
Sirakanian throws out a leg kick but Pollock moves out of range and Sirakanian only half commits.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sirakanian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Pollock looks for the body kick but Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Pollock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sirakanian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock throws a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a three punch combo that has Pollock backing up. Pollock nods at Sirakanian to acknowledge the strikes.
Sirakanian with a nice calf kick.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but Pollock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Pollock wants to slow Sirakanian down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pollock is looking to clinch but Sirakanian is avoiding it.
Pollock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sirakanian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pollock is out of range and Sirakanian settles back down.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollock was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Narek Sirakanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
Pollock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pollock scores with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick.
Pollock misses with a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Pollock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pollock throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Pollock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range and Pollock settles back down.
Sirakanian misses with a kick to the body.
Pollock lands a front kick.
A combination from Sirakanian does no damage.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Sirakanian backs away, Pollock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but Pollock saw it coming and moves away.
Sirakanian tries to work over Pollock's front leg with a kick but Pollock checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollock throws a leg kick which misses Sirakanian's front leg but catches the back leg as Sirakanian tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws a sloppy head kick and Pollock moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Sirakanian is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock misses with a looping right.
Pollock misses with a body kick.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock tries to counter by clinching up but Sirakanian breaks away and moves out of range.
Pollock looks to land a combination but Sirakanian avoids it well.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Pollock connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Pollock misses.
Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pollock throws out the jab.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pollock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.
Sirakanian throws a nice head kick!
Pollock walks into a straight right hand from Sirakanian.
Pollock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pollock throws the kick towards the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
Pollock checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock with the inside leg kick.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sirakanian. That snapped Pollock's head back.
Pollock throws a wild body kick that Sirakanian sees coming a mile off.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollock.
Pollock wants to clinch.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pollock closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson Pollock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pollock takes a shot to the head.
Sirakanian gets through Pollock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pollock digs a right hand into Sirakanian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sirakanian's gas tank.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollock.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
Sirakanian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian 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 Pollock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pollock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Pollock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sirakanian checks it well.
Pollock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
Sirakanian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pollock's sensitive parts.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Pollock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sirakanian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pollock scrambles back to his feet.
Sirakanian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pollock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sirakanian.
Good shot there by Pollock.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a really nice looking cross but Pollock seems unphased.
Pollock lands a slapping body shot.
Pollock tries to clinch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pollock 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 Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Pollock avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Pollock avoids it.
Sirakanian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock wants to clinch up but Sirakanian keeps it at a distance.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pollock tries to clinch up.
Pollock throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Pollock moved out of range.
Pollock tries to clinch up but Sirakanian circles away and keeps his distance.
Pollock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pollock can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sirakanian 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!
An out of breath Narek Sirakanian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dragomir Savic (ranked 398 p4p, 343 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 62 p4p, 54 weight class). Savic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Good Day. Weight has chosen They say that I'm Crazy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Welter Weight acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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29
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27 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savic connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Savic gets a clinch.
Weight tries to work over Savic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
Weight pushes Savic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight prevents a body shot from Savic.
Savic struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Savic is leaning against Weight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savic breaks from the clinch.
Weight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weight forces Savic back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Savic prevents a body shot from Weight.
Savic is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Savic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight blocks a body shot from Savic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savic.
Savic pushes Weight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Savic.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savic.
Savic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savic scores with a kick to the body.
Weight blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight scores with the left hand. Savic knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Dragomir Savic has been cut.
Weight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savic can pounce on him.
Weight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savic counters with a nice kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weight.
Nice body punch from Savic.
Savic lands a jab.
A big left from Weight misses.
Savic with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savic tries to land a front kick but Weight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savic.
A counter left hand to the body from Savic misses its target.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Savic off the cage and back into range.
Weight throws a combination that misses
and Savic counters with a nice uppercut.
Savic throws a leg kick that misses.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savic moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Savic misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic misses with a shot to the body
and Weight counters with a left and a right that stings Savic.
Savic misses with a low kick as Weight jumps back.
Savic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savic counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savic throws a front kick aimed at Weight's knee but Weight avoids it well.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Crunch! Savic slams his shin into Weight's torso.
Weight misses the body punch
and Savic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Savic lands a jab to the head.
Weight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Weight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savic counters with a nice uppercut.
Savic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Weight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savic.
Savic dips to his left and cracks Weight with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weight walks into a straight right hand from Savic.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragomir Savic is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savic misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savic wants to clinch.
Savic misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Weight misses.
Savic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight misses with a body shot
and Savic counters with a low kick, right behind Weight 's knee.
Savic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Savic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Savic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savic clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Savic scores with a hook to the body.
Savic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Weight has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Savic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Weight can turn it around.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Dragomir Savic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Weight gets through Savic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savic lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savic cracks Weight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Savic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weight.
Savic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Savic both land. Nice combination.
Dragomir Savic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Weight misses.
Jab from Savic.
 Weight is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight misses with a combination
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Savic finish him?
A combination from Weight does no damage.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savic swings widly with a right hand
letting Weight counter with a right hand.
Weight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savic fakes the leg kick and cracks Weight in the body.
Crunch! Savic slams his shin into Weight's torso.
Weight tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Weight scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Savic.
Savic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Weight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Savic closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Savic avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Weight gets through Savic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savic lands a shoulder strike.
Savic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Weight.
Savic tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Savic works on Weight's body with a couple of short punches.
Savic working aggressively here.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Savic tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic misses with the head strike.
Savic presses Weight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Weight has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Weight misses with some punches.
Weight is stalling here.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savic swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savic backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savic.
Savic misses with some punches.
Weight wants to break free but Savic has control.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savic tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Savic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savic struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Savic.
Savic misses with some punches.
Savic lands a left hand.
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weight misses with some punches.
Weight blocks a body shot from Savic.
A hook to the body from Savic.
Weight misses with some punches.
Weight wants to break free but Savic has control.
Savic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Savic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Savic scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savic backwards.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Savic throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Savic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weights head.
Dragomir Savic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weight blocks a body shot from Savic.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Savic swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savic.
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 Dragomir Savic.
Well Savic 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Savic!
Dragomir Savic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Mitchell (ranked 778 p4p, 600 weight class) and Jack Spratt (ranked 115 p4p, 83 weight class). Spratt has chosen Havana as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 24 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Spratt!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spratt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mitchell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spratt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Spratt's shoulder, as Spratt tries to avoid the shot.
Spratt throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spratt looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
Mitchell feinted with a counter takedown.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Mitchell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spratt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt throws a combination. Mitchell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Spratt lands a lovely overhand right.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Spratt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Spratt - just one landing.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitchell doesn't seem bothered though.
Spratt scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell takes one to the chin there.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt checks a leg kick.
Spratt lands with an overhand left.
Spratt lands a body shot.
Spratt dips to his left and cracks Mitchell with an uppercut!
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Spratt scores with a body shot.
Spratt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mitchell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt misses with a straight right.
Mitchell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell drops his hands momentarily and Spratt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell lands a really nice looking cross but Spratt seems unphased.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Spratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Spratt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spratt.
Spratt misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
Spratt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spratt is out of range.
Mitchell slips a straight right by Spratt.
Jack Spratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
Spratt misses the jab.
Good shot there by Spratt.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Spratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Mitchell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spratt.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Spratt is having none of it.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Spratt throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Mitchell misses
and Spratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
Spratt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spratt lands a two punch combo.
Spratt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Spratt lands a nice looking body shot.
Spratt with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Spratt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mitchell doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
Spratt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Spratt scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt throws a series of punches but Mitchell avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spratt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt lands the left hand.
Spratt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
Mitchell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mitchell wants to clinch.
It seemed like Spratt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spratt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spratt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spratt slips a jab from Mitchell.
Spratt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt with a jab.
Spratt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Spratt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mitchell on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spratt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mitchell feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from Mitchell tenderised Spratt's leg. Spratt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mitchell misses with a hook
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitchell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Spratt is having none of it.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell wants to land a leg kick but Spratt is out of range.
Jack Spratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spratt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Spratt circles away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mitchell might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
Mitchell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spratt sprawls and moves away.
Spratt misses with a hook.
Mitchell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spratt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Spratt saw that one coming.
Spratt with a jab.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spratt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Spratt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spratt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spratt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spratt slips a jab from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mitchell.
Spratt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters circling a little - Mitchell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch but Spratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
Spratt throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell dodges the punch combination from Spratt.
Mitchell slips a jab from Spratt.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Mitchell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spratt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitchell staying out of range there.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spratt misses the jab.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Spratt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitchell doesn't seem bothered though.
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Spratt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spratt duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Spratt.
Spratt misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Spratt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spratt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Spratt misses.
Mitchell dips to his left and cracks Spratt with an uppercut!
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
Spratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Mitchell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Mitchell attempts a counter takedown but Spratt avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Spratt. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell tests Spratt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Mitchell there.
Mitchell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt lands with a straight right. Mitchell didn't see that one coming.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Spratt works the jab nicely.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
Spratt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch but Spratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell thumps Spratt with a low kick.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell takes one to the side of the head.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
It looked like Mitchell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Mitchell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Jab, jab by Spratt - just one landing.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spratt clobbers Mitchell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitchell staying out of range there.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Spratt is having none of it.
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spratts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Jack Spratt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Spratt as he connects with a hook.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Spratt jabs Mitchell right on the nose. Mitchell blinks but takes it well.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Spratt swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Mitchell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Mitchell presses Spratt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Travis Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitchell goes for a takedown attempt but Spratt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spratt feints a jab promting Mitchell to slip. Spratt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mitchell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Spratt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Mitchell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mitchell scores with a takedown into Spratt's guard.
Mitchell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spratt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mitchell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spratt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spratt has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Spratt stands up from Mitchell's guard - Spratt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Mitchell throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spratt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
Jack Spratt very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nig Nig (ranked 425 p4p, 115 weight class) and Damagon Enchãrya (ranked 65 p4p, 21 weight class). Enchãrya is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blaxcaliber. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damagon Enchãrya!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Enchãrya's shoulder, as Enchãrya tries to avoid the shot.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Enchãrya seems unphased.
Enchãrya misses the shot to the body.
Enchãrya looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
Enchãrya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nig blocks the body kick.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Enchãrya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nig checks it well.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Enchãrya manages to avoid it.
Nig takes one to the side of the head.
Enchãrya tries to land a front kick but Nig steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nig scores with a shot to the body.
Enchãrya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nig checks it well.
Nig seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Enchãrya seems unphased.
Enchãrya lands with a kick to the ribs.
Enchãrya moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enchãrya just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig needs to keep his hands up - Enchãrya had a free shot at his head there.
Enchãrya has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Enchãrya throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchãrya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Nig throws a hook but Enchãrya avoids it easily.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nig misses the body punch
and Enchãrya counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Nig misses.
Enchãrya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Enchãrya jabs Nig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Enchãrya lands a right hook to the body.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Enchãrya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Enchãrya.
Nig's corner calls for a 1-2. Nig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Enchãrya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Enchãrya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nig rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but Enchãrya is just out of range.
Nig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Nig misses.
Enchãrya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enchãrya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nig blocks a body shot from Enchãrya.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Enchãrya avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Enchãrya.
Enchãrya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enchãrya backwards.
Enchãrya cracks Nig with a nice body shot.
Enchãrya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
Enchãrya takes a shot to the head.
Nig lands a body punch.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enchãrya's elbow.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enchãrya misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Enchãrya fails to land.
Enchãrya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchãrya.
Nig tries a body shot but Enchãrya blocks it.
Nig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enchãrya backwards.
Enchãrya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig working aggressively here.
Enchãrya struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
Enchãrya swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Nig misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig misses with some punches.
Enchãrya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Enchãrya lands an uppercut.
Enchãrya managing to block the knees to the body from Nig.
Nig tries to work over Enchãrya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enchãrya gets through Nig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Enchãrya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Enchãrya controls his hands.
Enchãrya lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Enchãrya avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Enchãrya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Enchãrya blocking some punches.
Enchãrya misses with some punches.
Enchãrya working aggressively here.
Enchãrya can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Enchãrya throws a head punch that misses.
Enchãrya swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig lands a nice elbow.
Enchãrya misses with a body punch.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enchãrya scores with a hook to the body.
Nig is breathing heavily.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enchãrya scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head.
Nig working aggressively here.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Enchãrya controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damagon Enchãrya will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nig misses with a low kick.
Enchãrya throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig swings widly with a right hand
and Enchãrya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nig 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.
Enchãrya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig moves forwards but Enchãrya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Enchãrya moved out of range.
Enchãrya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Enchãrya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enchãrya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enchãrya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enchãrya misses with a low kick.
Nig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enchãrya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enchãrya lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig jabs Enchãrya right on the nose. Enchãrya blinks but takes it well.
Enchãrya staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Enchãrya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Enchãrya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enchãrya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Enchãrya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enchãrya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Enchãrya misses with a hook.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Enchãrya saw it coming and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Enchãrya. Nig shrugs it off though.
Nig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enchãrya scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enchãrya blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Enchãrya finds it's target.
Enchãrya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enchãrya scores with a nice head shot.
Nig moves out of range as Enchãrya throws a body kick.
Enchãrya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enchãrya with the inside leg kick.
Nig tries to move into range but Enchãrya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Enchãrya misses with a wild body shot.
Nig fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enchãrya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nig avoids the body shot from Enchãrya.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nig throws a hook but Enchãrya blocks it.
Enchãrya tries a quick counter leg kick but Nig is wise to it.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Enchãrya is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Enchãrya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nig throws a jab when Enchãrya was well out of range.
Nig misses the jab.
Enchãrya follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Enchãrya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nig is looking to chop away at Enchãrya's legs.
Nig backing away here, and Enchãrya unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Enchãrya throws out a loose jab but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Enchãrya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enchãrya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Enchãrya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Enchãrya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Enchãrya thumps Nig with a low kick.
Enchãrya with a hook.
Enchãrya misses with a hook.
Nig avoids a kick to the body.
Enchãrya with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Nig.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enchãrya wants to land a leg kick but Nig is out of range.
Nig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Enchãrya throws a half hearted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Enchãrya.
Nice defenses there by Enchãrya.
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Enchãrya.
Enchãrya checks a low kick from Nig.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enchãrya.
A good leg kick by Nig.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Enchãrya.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enchãrya doesn't seem bothered though.
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Enchãrya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enchãrya scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Enchãrya moved out of range.
Nig moves out of range of the body kick.
Nig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enchãrya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damagon Enchãrya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Enchãrya connects with a leg kick.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Enchãrya throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Enchãrya misses with a left hand
and Nig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Enchãrya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Enchãrya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Enchãrya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Enchãrya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enchãrya slips under a jab.
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Enchãrya.
Nig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig darts in and clinches Enchãrya up against the cage.
Enchãrya prevents a body shot from Nig.
Enchãrya throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Enchãrya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enchãrya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Enchãrya.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchãrya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Enchãrya can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Enchãrya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
A short uppercut from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Enchãrya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nig tries a knee to the head but Enchãrya blocks it.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Enchãrya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Damagon Enchãrya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enchãrya pushes Nig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Enchãrya tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Enchãrya back against the cage.
Enchãrya lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Enchãrya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Enchãrya lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Enchãrya digs a right hand underneath Nig's ribcage. Nig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Nig takes a shot to the head.
Enchãrya tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enchãrya has a couple of punches blocked by Nig.
Nig Nig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nig lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Enchãrya misses with a body punch.
Enchãrya lands a nice shot to the body.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Enchãrya controls his hands.
Enchãrya misses with some punches.
Enchãrya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Enchãrya pushes Nig away with a front kick.
Enchãrya lands a nice looking body kick.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Enchãrya.
Enchãrya connects with a leg kick.
Enchãrya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nig!
Nig will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Enchãrya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enchãrya lands the left hand.
Nig finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Enchãrya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Enchãrya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Enchãrya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nig is rocked!
Enchãrya fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nig to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nig looks to clinch but Enchãrya throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nig taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Damagon Enchãrya!
A victorious Damagon Enchãrya 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 79 p4p, 104 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 14 p4p, 19 weight class). Lõhmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. MacArthur Jnr has chosen barbarian pipe band as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Jnr seems unphased.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Lõhmus is predictable there
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good low kick that Lõhmus was not able to check.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lõhmus. That did some damage!
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lõhmus misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Lõhmus there.
Lõhmus tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
That kick from Lõhmus tenderised MacArthur Jnr's leg. MacArthur Jnr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lõhmus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacArthur Jnr. That one must have hurt.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lõhmus lands with a hook. MacArthur Jnr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Decent striking displayed by MacArthur Jnr there.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body punch.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Jnr jabs Lõhmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lõhmus lands a right hook to the body.
Lõhmus takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a leg kick.
Lõhmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
MacArthur Jnr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lõhmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacArthur Jnr scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur Jnr 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 Lõhmus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lõhmus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
Lõhmus connects with a single shot there.
MacArthur Jnr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Jnr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lõhmus doesn't seem phased though.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacArthur Jnr has time to react.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Jnr thows a leg kick but Lõhmus checks it
and Lõhmus counters with a nice body kick.
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 Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Lõhmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem phased though.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice looking jab.
Lõhmus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a leg kick but Lõhmus moves out of range and MacArthur Jnr only half commits.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
It looks like Lõhmus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
Jab from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Jnr's knee but MacArthur Jnr avoids it well.
Lõhmus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
Lõhmus throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus throws out a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range and Lõhmus only half commits.
MacArthur Jnr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus staying out of range there.
Lõhmus swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Lõhmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but MacArthur Jnr slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and MacArthur Jnr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
Lõhmus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a straight right hand from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lõhmus under the eye.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a right hand. Lõhmus shakes it off.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but Lõhmus slaps the foot to one side.
Lõhmus wants to slow MacArthur Jnr down by chopping away at his legs.
Lõhmus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Jnr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Jnr unleashes a big counter combination but Lõhmus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr does it's job there.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
That kick from MacArthur Jnr tenderised Lõhmus's leg. Lõhmus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
MacArthur Jnr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lõhmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacArthur Jnr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lõhmus to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
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 Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
MacArthur Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
A clash of legs there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the low kick.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lõhmus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lõhmus's head.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lõhmus tries a low kick but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.
Lõhmus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for MacArthur Jnr's leg but MacArthur Jnr calmly moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
Lõhmus backing away here, and MacArthur Jnr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Lõhmus is looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down with leg kicks.
Lõhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Nice body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but Lõhmus slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Lõhmus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a shot to the body.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr tries a quick counter leg kick but Lõhmus is wise to it.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus works the jab nicely.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lõhmus looks to land a body kick but MacArthur Jnr moved away.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the chin there.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lunges at Lõhmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lõhmus's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr sizes up Lõhmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - MacArthur Jnr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lõhmus works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into Lõhmus's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus punishes MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus takes one on the button.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
It seemed like MacArthur Jnr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a sloppy body shot
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Joosep Lõhmus.
Well Lõhmus 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Disco Kid (ranked 51 p4p, 54 weight class) and Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 7 p4p, 9 weight class). Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Disco Kid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Kid checks it
and Kid counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sitsongrit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kid passes to side control.
Sitsongrit pushes Kid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kid working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Kid crashes against the mat.
Kid fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kid tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.
Kid working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kid lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kid controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kid off and has taken his back!
Sitsongrit doesn't have the hooks in and Kid manages to turn into his guard.
Sitsongrit has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sitsongrit Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Kid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Kid works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kid.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Kid preventing the sweep.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Kid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Kid moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Kid avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kid attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Kid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Kid is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Kid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kid doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Kid avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kid misses with a looping right.
Kid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kid moved out of range.
Kid misses with a straight right.
Kid fails to land the takedown.
Kid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kid.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Kid should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Kid misses with a straight left.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kid.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Kid slips under a jab.
Kid misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kid tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kid's head backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Kid saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kid.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kid. That did some damage!
Kid moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kid feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kid throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Kid shakes it off.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kid's head but Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Kid back into the cage.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kid misses with some punches.
Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Sitsongrit is working Kid over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Kid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kid tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kid takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kid.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Kid tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Kid tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kid counters with a takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Kid trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kid connects with a nice short shot to Sitsongrit's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kid on the side of the head.
Kid avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kid.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kid avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kid moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Kid's ribs.
Kid slips under a jab.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Kid blocks it.
Kid slips under a jab.
Kid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Kid. Kid maintains the clinch.
Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kid working aggressively here.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kid's head.
Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
I was talking to Kid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kid tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kid working aggressively here.
Kid prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit pushes Kid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kid working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kid lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Kid jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Kid gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot by Kid.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kid misses with a straight left.
Kid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Kid persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Disco Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Kid jumps back.
Sitsongrit catches Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit is working Kid over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kid lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Kid takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is working Kid over against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit pushes Kid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kid's hands.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kid. Kid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Kid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kid's shoulder, as Kid tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Kid was not able to check.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit thumps Kid with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kid cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Kid seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit isn't going anywhere.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Kid keeps moving and retains side control.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Kid easily there. Kid is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Kid control the position.
Kid working away.
Kid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Kid postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kid is staying active.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
Kid walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kid.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Kid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Kid is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Kid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeps trying to improve his position.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kid trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Good exchange - Kid coming out on top.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Kid goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kid is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sitsongrit's half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Kid is controlling well.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Kid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Kid is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kid is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kid wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kid scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Kid checks it
and Kid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sitsongrit's guard.
Disco Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kid looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Disco Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kid trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stands up from half guard.
Kid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Kid is wise to it.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kid scores with a hook.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Kid's defenses.
Kid swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Kid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Kid persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Kid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Kid's leg. Kid is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kid.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit rushes Kid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid.
Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Kid's takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kid works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Kid tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Song Turillo (ranked 20 p4p, 114 weight class) and Anthony Falcone (ranked 4 p4p, 20 weight class). Falcone has chosen Goodfellas - long take restaurant scene as his entrance music. Song Turillo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Falcone's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone misses with a hook. Turillo ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Turillo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Song Turillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo slips a jab from Falcone.
Turillo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turillo throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone throws a series of punches but Turillo moves out of range.
A jab from Turillo misses.
Falcone misses with a hook. Turillo ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falcone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Turillo.
Turillo lands a leg kick that knocks Falcone off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turillo!
Falcone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turillo scores with a spinning back kick!
Turillo connects with a right hand. Falcone shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by Turillo there.
Turillo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body kick from Turillo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Falcone to the canvas! Falcone doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Turillo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Song Turillo!
Song Turillo retains his light heavyweight title!
Song Turillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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FIGHT
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