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GAMMA#920 Papa v Raffington PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twea King (ranked 1087 p4p, 658 weight class) and Snappy Whiplash (ranked 122 p4p, 73 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twea King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snappy Whiplash!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiplash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
King misses with a body shot.
King tried to score with a low kick but Whiplash checks it.
Whiplash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King clobbers Whiplash with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whiplash lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Whiplash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King throws the left hand but Whiplash avoids the punch easily.
Jab by King.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at For Pride and Prodigies in the buildup to the fight.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiplash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whiplash unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Whiplash tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
Whiplash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King jabs Whiplash right on the nose. Whiplash blinks but takes it well.
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from King.
Whiplash avoids the head kick by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to land a left hand but Whiplash moved out of range nicely.
King tries to score with a low kick but Whiplash moves his leg out of the way.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whiplash scores with a kick to the body.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
Whiplash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whiplash moves away from the strike by King.
Whiplash connects with a solid leg kick.
Whiplash looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whiplash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from King.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiplash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Whiplash throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whiplash defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Whiplash.
King throws a head kick 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!
Whiplash connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Whiplash feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whiplash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Whiplash.
Whiplash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Whiplash throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whiplash bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whiplash.
King lands with a good body shot.
Whiplash scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King misses with a head kick.
Whiplash slips under a jab.
King misses with an uppercut
and Whiplash counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a looping overhand right but Whiplash ducks down to avoid it.
Whiplash gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whiplash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whiplash.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a lazy right hand but Whiplash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King throws a head kick but Whiplash moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from King.
Whiplash scores with a jab to the head.
Whiplash misses with a looping right.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiplash.
King jabs Whiplash right on the nose. Whiplash blinks but takes it well.
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Whiplash was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Whiplash keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Whiplash is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King wants to control from the top but Whiplash keeps moving.
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 Twea King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whiplash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Whiplash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from King.
Whiplash throws a nice inside leg kick.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King tries to pull guard but Whiplash forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Whiplash lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whiplash trying to stall but King improves his position.
Whiplash stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
Whiplash tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Whiplash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King fails to pull guard.
Whiplash looking to stall.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash blocks a body shot from King.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whiplash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whiplash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Whiplash uses from the top position.
King looking for a guillotine here but Whiplash defends easily.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King looking for a guillotine here but Whiplash defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Whiplash lands a couple of digs.
Whiplash lands a couple of elbows.
King looking for a guillotine here but Whiplash defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whiplash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whiplash is aware though and is defending well.
Whiplash throwing strikes but missing.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whiplash scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whiplash distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
King controlling Whiplash's posture.
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whiplash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whiplash scoring with some ground and pound.
Whiplash wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Whiplash working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
King keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whiplash defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiplash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King slips under a jab from Whiplash.
Whiplash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Whiplash's head back.
King misses the shot to the body.
A jab from King does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Twea King dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Whiplash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a nice looking combination but Whiplash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whiplash feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King stuns Whiplash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whiplash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whiplash 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 King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiplash slips under a jab.
Whiplash tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Whiplash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King throws a lazy uppercut
letting Whiplash counter with a right hand.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash lands a head kick. King smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to land a body kick
and Whiplash counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Whiplash.
King takes a swing at Whiplash's ribcage but misses.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiplash throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiplash 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.
Whiplash with a jab.
Whiplash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whiplash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
It seemed like Whiplash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiplash throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King moves forwards but Whiplash connects with a nice, crisp 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!
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snappy Whiplash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whiplash counters with a thumping low kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whiplash lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Whiplash loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Whiplash avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whiplash.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whiplash.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whiplash misses with an uppercut.
Whiplash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whiplash misses with a wild body shot.
King throws the kick towards the body but Whiplash avoids it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
King fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whiplash sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Whiplash wants to get back to his feet.
Whiplash is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Twea King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whiplash has one foot on King's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King misses with a looping left.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Whiplash slams his shin into King's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Whiplash misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whiplash keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
King misses with a body kick.
Whiplash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Whiplash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
Whiplash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whiplash is looking to land body kicks.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whiplash throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Whiplash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snappy Whiplash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Legba (ranked 943 p4p, 1296 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 141 p4p, 199 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying River's choice of entrance music: Pantera - Walk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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11 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Papa Legba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River misses with a wild body shot.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Legba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Legba misses with a jab to the body
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Legba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Legba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legba instigates a clinch.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Legba has River pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. River manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legba wants a takedown.
River lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Legba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legba wants to take the fight to the mat but River manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River is fighting off a takedown attempt but Legba is just too persistent for him and manages to trip River to the mat. River regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River can't keep his opponent in guard - Legba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
River is trying to get back to full guard.
Legba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
River is trying to maintain the position but Legba is very close to passing his half guard.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legba.
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River is trying to maintain the position but Legba is very close to passing his half guard.
Legba wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
River is staying active underneath Legba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Legba eventually gives up the hold.
River is pressing down on Legba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
River managing to control the position.
Legba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
River manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legba manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River wants to control from the top but Legba keeps moving.
River throws a big right hand that misses.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River throws a strike but Legba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
River has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Legba has passed into side control.
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 Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
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.
Legba misses with a takedown attempt
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from River.
Legba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River connects with a leg kick.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legba.
Legba moves into range and connects with a jab.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River slips under a jab.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Legba is out of range.
River lands a jab to Legba's midsection.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts River as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legba misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legba avoids the body shot from River.
A shot to the liver by Legba. Beautiful body shot.
Legba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba shoots in looking for a takedown. River tries to sprawl out of it but Legba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. River manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a looping left.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River staying out of range there.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legba shoots in and gets a takedown into River's guard.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba won't allow River to sweep him here.
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legba defends it easily.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Legba has passed into half guard!
Legba seems to be looking for submissions.
Legba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Legba trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba throwing strikes here but River is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Legba tries to control but River wriggling away.
Legba goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River.
Legba keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Legba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Legba's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Legba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Legba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Legba checks the leg kick.
Legba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Legba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legba walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a solid leg kick but Legba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Legba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Legba missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legba's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Legba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba works River's body with a nice hook.
Legba walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
Legba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Legba avoids the body shot from River.
Legba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Legba.
Some wild striking there from River.
Legba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
River trying to control the position.
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legba is aware though and is defending well.
Legba throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legba's guard. Nice move by River!
River throws a strike but Legba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba passes River's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legba is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but River still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, River has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
River in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legba keeps working.
Legba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but River presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Legba is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River with shots to the head and body - Legba looks very uncomfortable down there.
River is landing with some decent strikes but Legba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Legba is wriggling around trying to escape.
River lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Legba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River landing punches.
Legba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Legba regains full guard. Nicely done.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Legba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Danilov (ranked 715 p4p, 487 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 100 p4p, 69 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov blocks a leg kick.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sirakanian throws a chopping leg kick but Danilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danilov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov with a jab.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Danilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danilov has a takedown stuffed.
Sirakanian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but Danilov saw it coming and moves away.
Sirakanian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Danilov avoids it really well and circles away.
Sirakanian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov wants to land a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Danilov avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian.
Danilov checks a leg kick.
Danilov wants to land a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Danilov blocks the body kick.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danilov. That's going to slow Sirakanian down.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away.
Sirakanian swings widly with a right hand
and Danilov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danilov misses with a takedown
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danilov throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov avoids the head kick by Sirakanian.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danilov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sirakanian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian tries to counter with a clinch but Danilov shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirakanian works Danilov's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
Danilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Danilov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Danilov's midsection.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
Sirakanian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Danilov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Danilov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danilov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Danilov tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov misses with a hook
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sirakanian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Danilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sirakanian down.
Sirakanian tries to improve position but can't.
Sirakanian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Danilov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirakanian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sirakanian regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
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.
Sirakanian swinging wildly here.
Danilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danilov lands a lovely overhand right.
Danilov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov tries to land a leg kick but Sirakanian saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
Sirakanian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danilov moves away.
Danilov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Danilov rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Danilov. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses.
Danilov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Sirakanian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Danilov staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danilov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sirakanian sprawls well. Sirakanian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
A head kick from Danilov lands but Sirakanian takes it in his stride.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Danilov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirakanian. Sirakanian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian tries to work over Danilov's front leg with a kick but Danilov checks it.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danilov with a body shot.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danilov connects with a right hand. Sirakanian shakes it off.
Danilov throws a solid leg kick but Sirakanian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Danilov.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Danilov tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Danilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sirakanian swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danilov takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danilov with a body shot.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Danilov is wise to it.
Danilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Danilov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sirakanian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danilov.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Danilov's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danilov blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sirakanian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sirakanian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian throws a lazy uppercut
and Danilov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sirakanian has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Danilov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian throws a nice looking combination but Danilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Danilov cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.
A good leg kick by Danilov.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sirakanian cracks Danilov with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
A bone on bone clash there as Sirakanian blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Sirakanian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Danilov is out of range and Sirakanian settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Danilov's leg but Danilov calmly moves out of range.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Sirakanian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Danilov finds it's target.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Danilov backing away here, and Sirakanian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Sirakanian thumps Danilov with a low kick.
Sirakanian tries to score with a low kick but Danilov moves his leg out of the way.
Danilov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Sirakanian.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown. Sirakanian fights it but they end up in guard.
Sirakanian pulls Danilov in to control the position.
Sirakanian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Sirakanian is pulling down on Danilov's head. It's preventing any offense from Danilov, at least for the moment.
Danilov works over Sirakanian with some ground and pound from guard.
Sirakanian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirakanian has his hands on Danilov's head, controlling the position.
Sirakanian wants to stand and escape but Danilov is having none of it.
Sirakanian pulls Danilov in close to prevent any damage.
Danilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danilov postures up in Sirakanian's guard and throws a big left but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sirakanian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danilov is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Danilov misses its intended target.
Danilov with a nice calf kick.
Danilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Danilov's head back.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Danilov misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian connects with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Danilov.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sirakanian 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!
After winning the bout, Narek Sirakanian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nig Nig (ranked 1040 p4p, 545 weight class) and Azor Ahai (ranked 139 p4p, 82 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 14 - 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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahai unleashes a big counter combination but Nig bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahai throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Nig throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nig. That snapped Ahai's head back.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ahai in his tracks.
Ahai misses with a body kick.
Nig throws out a powerful jab.
Nig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahai is out of range.
Ahai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahai was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Ahai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nig 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 Ahai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahai.
Nig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ahai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nig is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig jabs Ahai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nig.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Ahai looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
Ahai throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nig on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahai. Ahai obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Ahai swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Ahai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
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 throws a looping overhand right but Ahai ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nig digs a good body shot into Ahai's ribs.
Ahai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Ahai saw it coming and moves away.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Ahai moves away and avoids it.
Nig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahai has time to react.
Ahai walks into a jab.
Ahai throws a head kick but Nig moves out of range.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahai.
Nice body kick from Ahai.
Nig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Ahai tenderised Nig's leg. Nig is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nig with a jab.
Nig is looking to score with low kicks.
Nig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahai avoids the body shot from Nig.
Ahai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Nig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nig.
 Ahai is rocked!
Nig lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ahai is still on wobbly legs! Can Nig finish him?
Ahai takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Ahai slips a straight right by Nig.
A jab from Nig misses.
Ahai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig swings for the body but Ahai moves out of range.
Nig cracks Ahai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nig has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ahai to stand back up!
Ahai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nig drops Ahai with a big left hand! Ahai is injured, injured bad! Nig jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Buriak (ranked 629 p4p, 348 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 94 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Buriak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Buriak moves out of range of the strikes.
Buriak defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buriak.
Buriak slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Buriak moved out of range nicely.
Buriak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buriak looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buriak.
Buriak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Buriak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buriak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buriak misses with a leg kick.
Buriak misses with a leg kick
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Buriak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
Buriak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Buriak throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buriak misses with a leg kick
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Buriak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buriak throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Buriak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.
Buriak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phoenix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buriak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buriak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buriak.
Good leg kick by Buriak.
An inside leg kick from Buriak misses.
Buriak tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Buriak.
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!
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Buriak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Buriak tenderised Phoenix's leg. Phoenix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buriak throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Phoenix misses.
Buriak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phoenix sizes up Buriak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buriak 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 Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Buriak avoids it with no problem.
Buriak thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Buriak moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Buriak does no damage.
Buriak moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
As Phoenix backs away, Buriak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buriak is looking to score with low kicks.
Buriak throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Buriak.
Buriak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buriak throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buriak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phoenix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buriak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phoenix finds it's way round the side to connect with Buriak's head.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buriak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buriak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buriak misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Buriak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buriak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix motions for Buriak to come forward. Phoenix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buriak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Buriak.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Phoenix blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the body from Phoenix misses
and Buriak counters with an inside leg kick.
Buriak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phoenix takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
Phoenix steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Buriak.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Buriak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Buriak defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Buriak looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooh!!! Phoenix has knocked Buriak down with a huge combo! Phoenix steps away and waves a wobbly Buriak back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Buriak is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buriak ducks into an uppercut from Phoenix and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Phoenix!
A relieved looking Blake Phoenix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Welter Weight (ranked 297 p4p, 238 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 48 p4p, 40 weight class). Weight comes to the cage accompanied by They say that I'm Crazy. Lombardo has chosen Illusions as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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177
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the body
letting Weight counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Santino Lombardo has been cut.
Weight misses with a hook to the body
and Lombardo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight scores with a jab.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Lombardo scores with a jab. Weight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
And Lombardo responds with a good body kick, but Weight manages to step out the way in time.
Santino Lombardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Weight has knocked Lombardo down with a huge combo! Weight steps away and waves a wobbly Lombardo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lombardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weight's sensitive parts.
Lombardo lands a nice shot that snaps Weight's head back.
Lombardo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lombardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lombardo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Weight lands a nice hook to Lombardo's body. Lombardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lombardo seems to have recovered his senses.
Weight drops Lombardo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Weight follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welter Weight!
Welter Weight made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow-Battle Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 341 p4p, 266 weight class) and Disco Kid (ranked 47 p4p, 37 weight class). Kid is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Kid pushes him off.
Kid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Dixon tries to sprawl but Kid drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dixon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid lands with a punch from half guard.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Kid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kid controlling the pace.
Kid seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon has hold of Kid's hands but Kid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dixon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kid's back!
Dixon sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kid taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Dixon!
After the fight, Darren Dixon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Benedetti (ranked 21 p4p, 202 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 2 p4p, 33 weight class). Benedetti comes to the cage accompanied by Bajafondo. Magomaevaboff has chosen Shaolin of Dagestan as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Benedetti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff slips a jab and a cross from Benedetti.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
Magomaevaboff cracks Benedetti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomaevaboff! But no joy.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Magomaevaboff avoids the punch easily.
Magomaevaboff 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.
Benedetti looks to land a body kick but Magomaevaboff moved away.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab.
A low kick from Benedetti is predictable there
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomaevaboff steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a jab when Magomaevaboff was well out of range.
Magomaevaboff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti tests Magomaevaboff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for Benedetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff counters with a body kick.
Jab from Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a low kick, right behind Benedetti 's knee.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff misses with a straight left.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice body punch.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Benedetti there.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Benedetti moved away.
Magomaevaboff scores with the left hand. Benedetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick.
Benedetti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benedetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti moves forwards but Magomaevaboff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Mario Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti tests Magomaevaboff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Magomaevaboff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Magomaevaboff misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff wants to clinch.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomaevaboff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff takes one to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Magomaevaboff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benedetti throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Benedetti thuds a left hand into Magomaevaboff's body.
Magomaevaboff misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Benedetti. That snapped Magomaevaboff's head back.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomaevaboff flicks out a counter leg kick but Benedetti steps away.
Benedetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Magomaevaboff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti checks a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti misses with a hook
enabling Magomaevaboff to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomaevaboff throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Magomaevaboff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
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 Mario Benedetti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benedetti throws a jab when Magomaevaboff was well out of range.
Benedetti backing away here, and Magomaevaboff unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mario Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomaevaboff moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Magomaevaboff tried to score with a low kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a right hand to the body.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff scores with a hook to the body. Benedetti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benedetti clobbers Magomaevaboff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick.
Benedetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Magomaevaboff lands with a right hand.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomaevaboff misses the jab.
Magomaevaboff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Magomaevaboff misses.
Magomaevaboff throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Magomaevaboff moves into the clinch.
Benedetti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
Magomaevaboff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Magomaevaboff is trying to pull guard but Benedetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomaevaboff tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benedetti is able to avoid easily.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice body punch.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti backing away here, and Magomaevaboff unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Magomaevaboff cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Magomaevaboff moves out of range easily.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff connects with a right hand. Benedetti shakes it off.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
Benedetti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff tried to score with a low kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Magomaevaboff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magomaevaboff appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a good cross that connects.
Magomaevaboff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomaevaboff blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti moves out of range as Magomaevaboff throws a body kick.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Magomaevaboff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Magomaevaboff looks to move away, Benedetti throws a big counter combo but Magomaevaboff just gets out of the way.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff tried to score with a low kick but Benedetti checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomaevaboff is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Magomaevaboff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Magomaevaboff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomaevaboff digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a low kick as Magomaevaboff jumps back.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benedetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Benedetti swings for the body but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the body.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Magomaevaboff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff is looking to clinch.
Magomaevaboff throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benedetti, as that shot connected.
Magomaevaboff walks into a straight right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Magomaevaboff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Magomaevaboff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Magomaevaboff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
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!
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Benedetti misses its target.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benedetti checks it well.
Magomaevaboff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range and Magomaevaboff settles back down.
Benedetti checks a low kick from Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Magomaevaboff connects with a high kick.
Magomaevaboff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomaevaboff walks into a left hand.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
Magomaevaboff jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab lands there for Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomaevaboff.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti backing away here, and Magomaevaboff unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magomaevaboff's head backwards.
Magomaevaboff slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
Magomaevaboff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomaevaboff's head.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab from Benedetti.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomaevaboff! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magomaevaboff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick lands for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff is looking to score with low kicks.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Magomaevaboff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
A countering left hand to the body from Magomaevaboff misses.
Magomaevaboff misses with a head kick.
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff walks into a left hand.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Magomaevaboff is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff lunges at Benedetti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benedetti's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benedetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomaevaboff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomaevaboff pushes Benedetti away with a front kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomaevaboff walks into a stiff left hand from Benedetti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Magomaevaboff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benedetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Benedetti lands.
A shot to the body from Benedetti misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a good low kick that Benedetti was not able to check.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomaevaboff delivers a nice body kick.
Mario Benedetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Magomaevaboff slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff lands with a right to the head.
Magomaevaboff throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti.
A short right from Magomaevaboff on the inside.
Magomaevaboff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Benedetti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomaevaboff trying to stall but Benedetti improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands with a left to the head.
Benedetti is trying to force a seperation but Magomaevaboff has the dominant position.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab.
Magomaevaboff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Magomaevaboff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomaevaboff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a series of strikes that have Magomaevaboff backpedaling.
Magomaevaboff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomaevaboff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomaevaboff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Benedetti.
Benedetti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magomaevaboff tries to pull guard but Benedetti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti lands with a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magomaevaboff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
It seemed like Magomaevaboff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomaevaboff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benedetti throws a series of strikes that have Magomaevaboff backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Magomaevaboff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benedetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benedetti checks a low kick from Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti jabs at Magomaevaboff's body.
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Magomaevaboff.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Benedetti.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the body kick.
Benedetti backing away here, and Magomaevaboff unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Magomaevaboff.
It seemed like Magomaevaboff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti cracks Magomaevaboff with an open hand slap.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Benedetti finds it's way through Magomaevaboff's defenses.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff is trying to counter with his kicks.
Magomaevaboff tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab.
Magomaevaboff moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benedetti thumps Magomaevaboff with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benedetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomaevaboff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Magomaevaboff ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomaevaboff also avoids with ease.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomaevaboff misses with a wild body shot.
Magomaevaboff throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Magomaevaboff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benedetti throws a chopping leg kick but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomaevaboff misses with a leg kick.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head.
Magomaevaboff misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benedetti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mario Benedetti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 33 p4p, 92 weight class) and Edward Conan (ranked 4 p4p, 12 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCraken might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bulgine. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Conan stalks McCraken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCraken's face. McCraken staggers backwards, shaken.
Conan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conan.
Good shot there by McCraken.
Conan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCraken sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conan somewhat.
Conan looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Conan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCraken pinned against the cage. McCraken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Conan misses with a body shot.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conan under the eye.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Conan tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conan.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Conan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conan lands a slapping body shot.
Conan blocks a head kick by McCraken.
Conan misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Conan looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conan.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conan misses with a body shot.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Conan counters with a nice uppercut.
Conan throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
McCraken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Conan's sensitive parts.
Conan misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conan.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Conan.
Conan moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken misses with an uppercut
and Conan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Conan loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Conan connects with a looping right hand.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Conan.
McCraken tries a low kick but Conan avoids it.
Conan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCraken cracks Conan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Conan misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Conan with a hook.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Conan throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Conan defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
As McCraken backs off Conan throws a huge counter combo but McCraken manages to avoid it all.
Conan blocks the body kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan.
Conan swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conan misses with a double jab.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Conan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
Conan throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
Conan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Conan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCraken is looking to control Conan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCraken avoid being mounted?
Conan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken is staying active underneath Conan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Conan 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.
A swing and a miss from Conan.
McCraken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Conan misses.
Conan misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Conan moved out of range nicely.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Conan tries to bum rush McCraken with a series of wild strikes but McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conan slips under a jab.
Conan misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conan, as that shot connected.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken tries to move into range but Conan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Conan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
McCraken moves out of range as Conan strikes.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Conan is out of range.
Conan dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conan! But no joy.
McCraken scores with a jab. Conan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Conan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Conan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCraken was covering up waiting for the punch and Conan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCraken has his feet on Conan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Conan misses with an uppercut.
McCraken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Conan just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Conan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Conan throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conan misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan misses with a few strikes there.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Conan throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conan tries to bum rush McCraken with a series of wild strikes but McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCraken lands with a hook. Conan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken throws a hook but Conan avoids it easily.
Conan throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Conan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken misses with a two punch combination.
Conan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
Conan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
Conan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Conan with the counter takedown but McCraken avoids it easily.
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
McCraken jabs at Conan's body.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Conan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conan digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Conan goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edward Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
Conan slips under a jab.
Conan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCraken pinned against the cage. McCraken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Conan.
Good work by Conan as he checks the leg kick.
Conan walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
Conan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCraken is fending him off so far but Conan persists. Nope, McCraken circles away and we're back to standing.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Conan.
Jab from Conan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conan slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Conan throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Conan saw that one coming.
Conan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Conan.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
Conan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab by Conan.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
Conan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCraken's head.
McCraken throws a hook but Conan blocks it.
McCraken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conan misses with a takedown attempt - McCraken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Conan in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken 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.
McCraken throws a body punch but Conan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Conan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Conan throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Conan's head but Conan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conan lunges at McCraken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCraken's hand.
Conan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by McCraken.
Conan misses with a combination
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conan.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Conan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan lands with a nice body punch.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conan.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Conan's front leg but catches the back leg as Conan tries to avoid it.
McCraken digs a good hook to Conan's body.
Conan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Conan's head back.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Conan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Conan. Beautiful body shot.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
Conan walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conan swats away the attempt to clinch by McCraken.
Conan throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws a quick counter kick to the body but Conan avoids it.
Conan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Conan throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Conan was not able to check.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Conan.
Conan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken throws a hook but Conan blocks it.
Conan misses with a straight left.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conan jabs at McCraken's body.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Conan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Conan's shoulder, as Conan tries to avoid the shot.
Conan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Conan lands strikes from half guard.
McCraken controlling the position well.
McCraken trying to control from the bottom.
McCraken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dougal McCraken did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Conan's head back.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken throws a leg kick that misses.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Conan.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Conan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraken lands with a straight right. Conan didn't see that one coming.
Conan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Conan defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Conan counters with a one-two to the body.
McCraken throws a leg kick that misses.
Conan lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
Conan throws a nice looking combination but McCraken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Conan counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
Conan lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conan throws out the jab.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Conan throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCraken misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCraken tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCraken to the ground. McCraken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Conan.
Conan throws a shot to the body.
McCraken shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Conan eats them both and turns towards McCraken to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Conan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conan digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conan lands a jab to the head.
Conan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conan cracks McCraken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan lands with a shot to the body.
Conan needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Conan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Conan's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Conan throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conan slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
letting Conan counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Conan's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conan.
McCraken blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conan doesn't seem phased though.
Conan lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Conan's head but Conan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
Conan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Conan takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Conan takes one to the side of the head.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Conan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCraken.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan moves out of range of the strikes.
Conan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Conan slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
Conan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Conan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Conan's body.
Conan lands a jab to the head.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Conan avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conan! But no joy.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conan moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Conan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
Conan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Conan's hands.
McCraken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conan throws a shot to the body.
Conan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conan counters with a straight right hand.
Conan shoots and misses
and McCraken counters by moving into the clinch.
Conan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCraken uses from the top position.
McCraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCraken escapes and throws Conan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan wants to control but McCraken postures up.
McCraken in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Conan tries to bench press McCraken off him but McCraken keeps the position.
McCraken advances nicely into full mount.
McCraken controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken looking to control but Conan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCraken looking to finish with strikes here!
McCraken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCraken content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCraken wants to control the pace but Conan is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Conan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCraken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conan is desperately trying to improve his position but McCraken has a good base and remains in mount.
McCraken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCraken 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken retains his lightweight title!
Dougal McCraken tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 22 p4p, 217 weight class) and Shane Raffington (ranked 3 p4p, 31 weight class). Dambullah comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom. Raffington has chosen Logan Lucky as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington looks for the body kick but Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah throwing a counter right hand but Raffington manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Dambullah's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dambullah throws out a leg kick but Raffington moves out of range and Dambullah only half commits.
Dambullah misses with a looping left.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Dambullah avoids it with no problem.
Dambullah just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
Dambullah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raffington is able to avoid easily.
Raffington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raffington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dambullah moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Dambullah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raffington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dambullah is looking to score with low kicks.
Raffington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raffington drops his hands momentarily and Dambullah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah lands with a hook. Raffington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dambullah drives through and clinches with Raffington against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Raffington.
Raffington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dambullah.
Dambullah scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dambullah scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dambullah tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Dambullah working aggressively here.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Dambullah has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
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!
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Dambullah is working Raffington over against the cage.
Dambullah prevents a body shot from Raffington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dambullah.
A right hand to the body from Raffington.
Dambullah is breathing heavily.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dambullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dambullah or not.
Raffington tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raffington digs a right hand into Dambullah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dambullah's gas tank.
Raffington lands a right hand.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Raffington pushes Dambullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raffington has Dambullah pushed against the cage.
A short right from Raffington on the inside.
Dambullah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington tries a body shot but Dambullah blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dambullah takes a shot to the head.
Raffington digs a right hand underneath Dambullah's ribcage. Dambullah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dambullah throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dambullah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dambullah blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington breaks the clinch.
Raffington lands a big uppercut and Dambullah crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dambullah looks OK. Raffington waves Dambullah back to his feet!
Dambullah is rocked!
Dambullah defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Dambullah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raffington throws a hook but Dambullah avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dambullah seems to have got his legs back now.
Dambullah dips to his left and cracks Raffington with an uppercut!
Dambullah moves out of range of the strikes.
Dambullah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Dambullah is predictable there
and Raffington counters with a nice right hand that sends Dambullah toppling to the canvas! Dambullah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Raffington finish him?!
Dambullah digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
A low kick from Raffington is predictable there
and Dambullah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raffington's knee momentarily.
Raffington throws a low kick but Dambullah moves out of range easily.
It looked like Dambullah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raffington lands a right hook to the body.
Raffington throws the left hand but Dambullah avoids the punch easily.
Dambullah misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dambullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raffington lands a jab to Dambullah's midsection.
Dambullah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Raffington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dambullah misses with a hook
and Raffington scores with a counter punch that sends Dambullah to the canvas! Raffington smells blood - he's punishing Dambullah with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dambullah has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Shane Raffington started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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